Painter Michael D'Antuono To Unveil Controversial New Work in NYC's Union
Square on Obama's 100th Day in Office
Can You Handle 'The Truth'?
NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael D'Antuono may raise more questions
than answers when he unveils his highly controversial new painting, "The
Truth" on the South Plaza of NYC's Union Square on the 100th day of Barack
Obama's presidency. The artist's politically-, religiously- and
socially-charged statement on our nation's current political climate and deep
partisan divide has been privately raising eyebrows (and voices) since its
creation.
(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090424/NY04985)
The 30" x 54" acrylic painting on canvas 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. But is
he revealing or concealing and is he being crucified or glorified?
D'Antuono insists that this piece is a mirror; reflecting the personal
opinions and emotions of the viewer; that "The Truth" like beauty is in the
eyes of the beholder. D'Antuono expects that individual interpretations will
vary as widely as they do in the political arena. The work will be seen by
one viewer at a time behind a voting booth-inspired public installation.
Until now, Mr. D'Antuono has chosen to paint purely non-political subject
matter, opting instead for iconic celebrity portraits and hard-luck romantic
narratives. However, now the artist feels the need to make a statement.
"Aided by the media, politics has taken a nasty turn in the last decade and I
firmly believe that this is one of the underlying causes of our nation's
current problems," says D'Antuono.
"The Truth" will be on exhibit on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. on the South Plaza of Union Square Park at 14th Street in New York City.
Contact:
Noah G POP
Executive Director
[email protected]
646.413.2366
Link to Media Collateral:
noahgpop.com - "The Truth" by Michael D'Antuono
About Michael D'Antuono
Michael D'Antuono studied in New York and Paris earning a B.F.A. from the
prestigious Parsons School of Design. He was an art director for the
advertising agency DMB&B creating award winning national campaigns including
one that ran for 20 years and a freelance illustrator working for major ad
agencies and national publications before deciding to bring his skills to the
world of fine art. His work has been shown in New York, Las Vegas, Aspen and
California.
Website:
Can You Handle the Truth? Michael D'Antuono
SOURCE NOAH G POP FAM
Noah G POP, Executive Director,
[email protected], +1-646-413-2366
