 Atlas Does Not Shrug
Harry Roolaart
This work is a demonstration of the resilience that should rightly characterize America's response to terrorism. Atlas is in the foreground, holding up, not the world, but a gigantic American flag, indicating the eternal vigilance and effort required to sustain a free society. The rising bald eagle glances at Atlas with a sharp supervision; in all ... (See the whole comment)
Discuss this Artwork (3 messages)
 Air Force and Bald Eagle
Harry Roolaart
An F-16 fighter jet is projected outward, in the direction of the viewer, flying away from a gigantic bald eagle draped in the American Flag. "Sleeping Giant Awakens" had portrayed the same eagle, a symbol of the resilient American spirit, rise from the rubble of 9/11. Presently it is the source of America's military response against its savage foe... (See the whole comment)
Discuss this Artwork (0 messages)
 Sleeping Giant Awakens
Harry Roolaart
This is a proud statement of defiance in response to the September 11th tragedy. Amid the desolate rubble of the World Trade Center, which should have, in the terrorists' designs, brought about despair and hopelessness, stands a solitary fireman, with his hands proudly on his hips, determined to dispose of the mess and regain mastery of the situati... (See the whole comment)
Discuss this Artwork (0 messages)
 Capitalism
Harry Roolaart
This Roolaart work is a masterpiece in digital art and juxtaposition. A gilded titan is featured in the center, draped in the U.S. flag (a symbol of the country as it can and should be), and holding up a gleaming dollar sign, the means toward his prominence. He seems to be poised to swing the sign forward, as if it would propel him onward in his en... (See the whole comment)
Discuss this Artwork (0 messages)
 The Role of Government
Harry Roolaart
Harry Roolaart is a fotografic artist who wishes to convey principles of Objectivism and patriotism through his works. This image skillfully juxtaposes American troops disembarking in foreign territory with The Constitution as a background, implying that the legitimate function of government is indeed to defend its citizens against force and exert ... (See the whole comment)
Discuss this Artwork (0 messages)
|
Sleeping Giant Awakens
Capitalism
The Role of Government
