Is This Painting A Political Statement?

Question

I finished this early this morning. All I will tell you is it is based on a character from a novel I read years ago called ‘Catch-22.’ Contrary to some peoples' belief the novel was not an anti-war book. It’s underlying message was that the right war can be fought the wrong way because of personal egos, greed and stupidity.

By the way, the painting is still untitled. Come up with a good title and I'll use it.

This painting may nothing to do with politics. It all depends on your perceptions. So, what do you think?

http://pics.livejournal.com/unmired/pic/00027tbr/g21

Click on the image to enlarge it.

dstr, neither one appears in the novel 'Catch-22.'

Barb, the man is outside the wall looking in.

Answer 1

Very good!
This older man is looking in from the outside -
the space behind him depicts the universe -
what ever he is looking at, he does not like.
It could be our world behind bars - we are the prisoners?
Is there a better life outside the box?
Title: Can Man escape?
or: Worried! (about the future?)

I checked your 360 page. You have some good pictures there.
You are also a very interesting and versatile man.

Answer 2

Yes, Geraldo Rivera SHOULD be silenced for letting his hair grow natural and wild. In a few years it will become deadlocked like the cop-killer "Mumia Abu Jamal".
No, wait a minute, the painting will grow old and Geraldo won't.
You right wing madmen are so clever. I can see how you've conned the electorate to perpetuate your agenda.

Answer 3

depends on what you are painting

if you are painting to lovers making love, maybe not, unless one looked like dick cheney and the other bush.

if you are painting a picture of our military engaged in action, then yeah.

Answer 4

It looks alot like Geraldo Rivera.

Answer 5

what is your painting supposed to be if not a political statement? I would call it. "HELP".

Answer 6

shows that gitmo is not so bad after all

Answer 7

winning is a loss