The State of Liberty
by Susan Esbensen
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Title
The State of Liberty
Artist
Susan Esbensen
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
The condition of liberty. A reflection of our state of mind.
A visual allegory for our time.
"Every artist, every scientist, must decide now where he stands. He has no alternative. There is no standing above the conflict on Olympian heights. There are no impartial observers. Through the destruction, in certain countries, of the greatest of man's literary heritage, through the propagation of false ideas of racial and national superiority, the artist, the scientist, the writer is challenged. The struggle invades the formerly cloistered halls of our universities, and other seats of learning. The battlefront is everywhere. There is no sheltered rear." Paul Robeson, The Whole World in His Hands
THE TRENTON CITY MUSEUM AT ELLARSLIE MANSION
'AGAINST ALL ODDS,' INSPIRED BY PAUL ROBESON.
In conjunction with;
The Paul Robeson House of Princeton
and the African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County
Exhibits on Display July 9 September 11, 2016
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June 27th, 2016
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Comments (20)
Lenore Senior
I could study this for a very long time! I love it!
Susan Esbensen replied:
Thanks Lenore! A bit wabi sabi, but I feel stylistically, it expresses the sentiment well.
Bunny Clarke
A powerful and gorgeous work of art. You have so many great symbols in this for translating into what any person could apply. Brilliant piece.
Susan Esbensen replied:
Thank you Bunny! I have used symbols and a bit of Wabi Sabi in this piece! :)
Miroslava Jurcik
Powerful and bold , and love the message behind it, to learn and take a stand, don't just let other people make decisions for you !! l/f
Susan Esbensen replied:
Thank you Miroslava for such an incredible and astute comment! It is much appreciated!
Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
Powerful image!! I too have used the lady, to express my feelings about the state of affairs . This painting uses many symbols of peace but shows the opposite result. F/L
Susan Esbensen replied:
I really appreciate your comment Susan! I specifically painted this for the 'Against All Odds' exhibition honoring the life of Paul Robeson. Opening tonight at the Trenton City Museum, at the Ellarslie Mansion.
Betty Pieper
I love the bold design...which first caught my eye...but there is so much more here, isn't there! I have been wanting to do a Liberty in Army Boots for a long time but it hasn't quite jelled in my head yet let alone found its way our through my hands....
Susan Esbensen replied:
I hear you Betty! I often have ideas, that do not coalesce into a tangible image. Or other times, they shape shift as I paint and transform into something entirely different from what I imagined..
Kumar Annamalai
You have captured emotions well in this work of art...I can sense there are an array of feelings going thru this work. Truly loving it. well done Susan, Dark and powerful thoughts!
Reynold Jay
Oh my--this is a powerful image and I admit I am partial to the concept. My children's series is all about freedom, liberty etc. and there is a somber underside much like your powerful painting. This is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and wish you a happy Fourth of July! Lovely and beautiful as ever
Susan Esbensen replied:
Thank you for the supportive and outstanding comment Reynold! . Have a happy 4th of July and continue to teach the liberty story through your own beautiful and powerful work!
Dawn Senior-Trask
What a powerful expression, every bit as resonant today as during Paul Robeson's lifetime. His words and this incredible painting give strength and hope in the never-ending struggle for justice and freedom. fav
Susan Esbensen replied:
Dawn thank you so much for such a well thought out response! I appreciate the recognition of my painting as an expression of the ongoing struggle for justice and freedom for all. And as a tribute to the life long work of Paul Robeson.
Joel Bruce Wallach
A powerfully compelling work, Susan, evoking immediate resonance with modern matters!
Mitch Shindelbower
Very interesting work Susan ! l/f
Susan Esbensen replied:
Thank you Mitch. I painted this specifically for the 'Against All Odds' exhibition to be held at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. A themed exhibition honoring the life and contributions of Paul Robeson.
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