The day after... and the now the work begins. What a wonderful three days the nation has had embracing change, the 44th president and touching and living history. I am glad to see the press retire the moniker "president-elect" as it felt the nation had elected and appointed Obama President in early November if not sooner. Between the presidency and the Martin Luther King holiday various emotions stir personally for me; reflections of my visit to the Nobel Peace Prize Museum in Stockholm and listening to the speeches of Martin Luther King and purchasing a small post card of Dr. King as a small keepsake; something that I hold and cherish to this day or thoughts of my father's African-American roommate iat Michigan State in the mid 60s; whom my fallen father spoke with such respect and admiration for their friendship.
Chicago's other favorite son is local artist Ray Noland; an artist from Pilsen who has found success by sharing his talents with the campaign and nation. I am a huge fan of Ray's work. His artistic expressions, street art and posters became famous worldwide. Between Ray and Shepard Fairey, the Obama campaign had its brand plastered all over the Internet and street. Ray's work is shown in the photos above in graffiti format in the Loop. I personally purchased the poster of Obama spinning a basketball and law book on each index finger. While my favorite poster, "Coast to Coast" which (a signed and limited edition print) is selling on E-bay for more than $500. Ray symbolized what the campaign was about, local flavor, grassroots efforts, individual expression and creativity; and representing the Chicago artists community of Pilsen. Thank you Ray! See more of Ray's work at http://www.gotellmama.org/
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