David Espinoza Nicole Gee Darin Hoover Jr Ryan Knauss Hunter Lopez Rylee McCollum Dylan Merola Kareem Nikoui Daegan Page Johanny Rosario Pichardo Humberto Sanchez Jared Schmitz Max Soviak
When the disastrous American evacuation from Afghanistan took place in August 2021, I was appalled at the lack of leadership in the Biden administration. Its combination of arrogance and ineptitude resulted in the deaths of 13 US servicemen and women, who were killed by a suicide bomber at Abbey Gate, at Kabul Airport, while they were assisting in the evacuation. Their needless deaths angered me, while it seemed the politicians and appointed officials only cared about dodging responsibility.
As an artist, I rarely voice my views on politics and current events. I prefer to stay in my happy place creating colorful works of beauty and joy. This event prompted me to make a statement with my artwork. These 3 mosaics are my way of processing my anger. Every penny earned from sales of these 3 pieces will go directly to Folds of Honor , where the money will support scholarships for spouses and children of American service members who have been killed in action. We enjoy our freedom because of the brave men and women who serve.
Incompetent Killers
This handmade mosaic emphasizes the intolerable lack of leadership that resulted in 13 servicemen and women being killed by a suicide bomber at Kabul Airport in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021, while assisting in the American evacuation. Due to lack of leadership from the Biden administration, these 13 young people lost their lives. Every penny from the sale of this piece will go to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports families of American military killed in service.
My mosaic, Incompetent Killers, is a graphic depiction of the American flag, waving in a breeze. The dark blue field of stars includes game tiles spelling the names of the administrators responsible for this devastating event. The flag and background are stained glass, with Incompetent Killers spelled out along a white stripe in the flag. Grouted in dark charcoal gray for dramatic effect. Framed in a simple black wood frame with contemporary square profile, and wired for hanging. Measures approximately 14" x 18".
Biden Photo Op
This handmade mosaic honors the 13 servicemen and women who were killed by a suicide bomber at Kabul Airport in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021, while assisting in the American evacuation. This piece specifically highlights the arrogance of Biden in his rush to achieve a public relations win on the anniversary of 9/11. As everyone now knows, his ineptitude resulted in the needless deaths of these 13 young Americans. Every penny from the sale of this piece will go to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports families of American military killed in service.
My mosaic, Biden Photo Op depicts a field of tombstones, with a banner above stating the title. I created the tombstone tiles in polymer clay, each with one of the 13 service members' name. The grass field and blue sky are hand cut stained glass. The banner is created using game tiles, as well as glass tile and stained glass. Framed in a simple, black wood frame, and wired for hanging. Measures approximately 15" square.
Say Their Names, Joe
This mosaic piece is a memorial to the 13 servicemen and women who were killed by a suicide bomber while they were assisting in the American evacuation at Kabul Airport. Due to absolute lack of leadership from the Biden administration, these 13 young people lost their lives. It is my small attempt to help their loved ones, through the good work done by Folds of Honor Foundation. All money raised will go directly to Folds of Honor.
Created in stained glass and plastic game tiles, with 4 tiny porcelain skull beads, this mosaic is a striking graphic design of 13 gold stars in a deep blue field, surrounded by alternating red and white stripes, incorporating the 13 names in the white bands. Framed in an ornate beaded gold-finished wood frame, and wired for hanging. Measures 19" square framed.
