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Photo by Ed Aust. See Ed's profile on the Artists Page.
Deborah Samia is an Oakland sculptor. Deborah's reliefs are contemporary re-imaginings of Norman Rockwell's famous Four Freedoms paintings. Deborah's work is now part of the international tour of “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms” curated by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. This is the first comprehensive traveling exhibition devoted to Norman Rockwell’s iconic depictions of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear. Deborah writes, "While exploring the response of an earlier generation to the plea for defense of universal freedoms, the exhibition also resonates with our own time. In my reinterpretation of Norman Rockwell’s four painting, I attempt to bring a cultural diversity that is relevant for our times."
“Freedom of Religion- (A Tribute to Norman Rockwell)” 11”x14”x2” Hydrocal Plaster, and Fiberglass
Cultural diversity in our country is a strength; and how we find faith, hope, and purpose in life is our backbone.
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“Freedom of Speech- (A Tribute to Norman Rockwell)” 11”x14”x2” Hydrocal Plaster, and Fiberglass
Those living in the margins of our society should have their voices heard. In this wall hanging, I’d like to shed a light on female janitors and maids that work at night, after-hours, unseen, unheard, and often victims of assault.
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Deborah Samia. Check out Deborah's profile on the Artists page.
“Freedom From Fear- (A Tribute to Norman Rockwell)” 11”x14”x2” Hydrocal Plaster, and Fiberglass
With this wall hanging, I re-imagine a contemporary scene that parallels Rockwell’s painting of a family during World War II. A father holds a newspaper with headlines that read: “Bombing Horror” as he tucks his children to sleep…now shown as a Sikh family in fear of hate crimes and possible bomb threats.
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“Freedom From Want- (A Tribute to Norman Rockwell) 11”x14”x2” Hydrocal Plaster, and Fiberglass
The family gathering is a universal and timeless experience for every culture and African American families celebrate their hard earned “freedom from want” with traditional dishes of Collard Greens, Corn Bread, Macaroni & Cheese, Black Eyed Peas and Turkey.
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Oakland's Dimond District. Looking west on MacArthur Blvd. at Fruitvale Ave. Posted on Oakland History Facebook page by Phillip Duhe
Same view today. Note houses on up the hill on the right are still there.
Artist: Tim Thornton. See Tim's profile on the Artists Page
Overseer, By Tim Thornton, Silkscreen. For Sale. See Tim contact info on the Artists Page
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Paper Sculpture by Larry Hatfield
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Time lapse of Larry Hatfield creating one of his fantastic paper sculptures.
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"Legendary Pelican", Paper Sculpture by Larry Hatfield
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Artist Larry Hatfield working on his latest paper sculpture. See some of Larry's other work in Gallery 4, and check out Larry's profile on Artists page
Larry Hatfield's completed work hanging in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
"Futon" photo by Natalie Goss
