September 20, 2001
Bleeding for the right reason

I continue to work on the painting—it’s missing something! Anymore, a painting must have reflection—it must carry a glimpse of what’s happening! Although people will never understand the story behind the work—I still believe that it’s a poetic expression before it’s anything. My goal with this painting was to bring to life the emotion of the Statue of Liberty. I thought it would be uplifting to see her and Jesus working side by side, to rebuild the World Trade Center. I still want to call it One brick at a time sweet Jesus.

note: The painting was later photocopied and repainted before being donated to the American Cancer Society. Rich Lange purchased the remake for $100. It was part of a M’e showing at Jefferson Pilot that raised over fifteen hundred dollars. The original piece remains heavily protected and in my possession—this is the first I’ve seen it since November 9, 2001… today is November 13, 2004. Rich Lange purchased two paintings that day—the second piece remains untitled but features a stuffed Teddy Bear resting on the edge of life being coaxed to step back from the ledge by a brilliantly white goose. Although he knows the story behind the painting, it made it even that more important to add it to his collection. The second painting sold for $100