Posted on 04/27/2009 4:04:12 PM PDT by PJ-Comix
NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Painter Michael D'Antuono has cancelled the planned public unveiling of his latest work "The Truth" at NYC's Union Square Park on President Obama's 100th day in office due to overwhelming public outrage. The artist's decision was based in part on thousands of emails and phone calls; online blogs and other public commentary received in the first 48 hours following its release.
The painting which was first made public on Friday depicts President Obama appearing much like Jesus Christ on the Cross; atop his head, a crown of thorns. Behind him, the dark veil being lifted (or lowered) on the Presidential Seal. The photo was the most emailed picture on the web.
The artist insists that the work was intended purely as a political piece. "The religious reference was used metaphorically and not to insult anyone's religious beliefs. If that is the effect that my art has had on anyone, I am truly sorry," says D'Antuono.
Over the next several weeks, the artist hopes to make public much of the content received that helped shape his decision. He continues to welcome people's questions, comments and feedback at thetruth@dantuonoarts.com.
You can view some of his less controversial work at www.dantuonoarts.com
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I asked him what if any public officials had contacted them but he just told me that info would come out in the near future.
The truth is what 0bama says it is?
Where is it?
“The religious reference was used metaphorically and not to insult anyone’s religious beliefs. If that is the effect that my art has had on anyone, I am truly sorry,” says D’Antuono.
MM’HMM... He had NO idea anyone would be insulted.. This crap is gonna blow up in their face, and pretty darn soon, methinks.
WND posted the picture on their site. I thought WND made it up.
Seesh, THAT is a real picture! I hope it makes headline news, even with positive comment.
Drudgereport.com, half way down on left side.
Jesus Christ: The Way, the Truth and the Life.
Complete with the exulted one’s flyover shown on a big screen....NY is my kind of town!
Where is the link on the web to this specific piece of work?
I am not sure why a guy who would make such a painting would cancel the unveiling because of public pressure.
Matt linked it to WND but your humble correspondent was actually the FIRST to break it on NewsBusters.
NOT GETTING BURNED BY A CROSS IMAGE.
You will notice there are no burnspots or blemishes on his face as
a consequence of his appearance next to this bookcase.
I doubt that would be the case with Obama.
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“The religious reference was used metaphorically and not to insult anyone’s religious beliefs. “
Yeah, horsesh**. Just like your painting.
And I catch Hell for joking Obama is the 12th Imam?
These zero worshiping people are mocking GOD. I hope they repent before GOD punishes them.
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They're not always evil, sometimes they're just stupid. And, at least this guy took the criticism to heart.
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