Lincoln's Journey

by David Hinds

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Dimensions

36.000 x 48.000 x 1.000 inches

Title

Lincoln's Journey

Artist

David Hinds

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Panel

Description

Whimsy meets graffiti in this painting of Abraham Lincoln.
This is an artwork I completed in a art residency project conducted by UIS from 2021-2022. Lincoln's Legacy was the focus of the study and artworks by 20 chosen artist residing in Illinois. The completed artworks will be exhibited at local sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

The artwork is a colorful mix of words, shapes, and symbols portraying things in Lincoln's life, all surrounding a funky image of the man himself. In the background running horizontally are the words of Lincoln's farewell speech given to the people of Springfield on February 11, 1861.
The piece is set in a large stepped framework, which at the time of this posting is being shown at a local gallery with viewers writing a word or two of their own thoughts of Lincoln. On the stepped "risers" at the base of the frame I have incorporated a quote often attributed to Lincoln, "Whatever you are, be a good one". This quote or at least the exact words were not by Lincoln, but I do believe it embody his feelings.
Young children are encouraged to write what "good one" they want to be when they grow up, along with their name and age. Once the showing is completed I will photograph the artwork and frame together and post the image here as well. The piece was meant to be fun and engaging for all those that view it.

Abraham Lincoln has been a personal hero of mine for the majority of my life so this project was an honor!

Below is link to the video of me describing my thoughts and process in making the artwork.

https://uis.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/UIS+Making+Our+History+-+David+Hinds/1_cbqgt26u/264007122

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May 7th, 2022

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