Winner in the Manifest Hope Gallery contest. By Shawn Hazen from Chicago, IL: “This bold, graphic poster illustrates two of the most crucial themes of Obama’s campaign: Change (a change from the current administration’s reckless policies) and Unity, (the need for the country to take charge of this election and our country) through a literal “play on words.” It brings to life both ideas through typographic play: “Change” is created the word United actually changing as the letters progress down the print. Unity is created by the typographic progression that links the two words. The finished poster is 18″ x 24″. The image is roughly 13-3/16″ x 17-9/16″ on an 18″ x 24″ sheet.” Auctioned for $2,650.00

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Winner in the Manifest Hope Gallery contest. By Shel Starkman from Los Angeles, CA: “Hand painted acrylic over print on canvas. Size: 33.75″ X  49″ Shel Starkman has worked in the entertainment industry for many years as designer of film one sheet campaigns and logo designs, among other conceptual challenges.” Auctioned for $3,550.00 Update Inside…

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Winner in the Manifest Hope Gallery contest. By Lisa Marie Regan from Tulsa, OK: “The words and designs are hand-cut from recycled steel with a hand-held plasma torch, then buffed and welded together onto a steel rod. It stands 82″ high, 44″ across, and is about 6″ deep. The base and the post weigh about 30 lbs. each. The post slides down into the base in two places; It is quite sturdy. Lisa has been sculpting in metal for over ten years, and you can see more of her creations at gardendeva.com.” Auctioned for $3,550.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Robyn Sand Anderson from New Ulm, MN: “15 x 11″ original watercolor, matted and framed 20 x 16″. I painted this watercolor because of my belief in the things that bring us together as human beings, no matter the color of our skin – our yearning for something beyond ourselves…God, wholeness, peace, love. I believe that we can make changes for good. Yes, we can. It is painted on Arches 140lb. cold press watercolor paper, double matted in cream, acid-free matting and backing, Tru-Vue UV Protective Conservation glass and full-grain brown laminate frame.” Auctioned for $1,550.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Ben Dutro from San Francisco, CA: “Tired of all this red-state blue-state nonsense? Same here. Fortunately you can satisfy both the pro-donkey and pro-pachyderm crowd with this cuter-than-average political poster. Selected as a finalist for MoveOn.org’s “Manifest Hope” gallery, all proceeds from the sale of this piece will be sent directly to Barack Obama’s campaign. The poster is sized 12″ x 16″, and is a high quality print using Canon LUCIA pigment inks, which according to Wilhelm Research, will last you a couple hundred years if you take care of it. Numbered one of only ten and signed, it will arrive to your doorstep unmounted and carefully protected.” Auctioned for $560.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Ken Jacobsen from Tempe, AZ. The artist chose not to include this piece in the auction.

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Karen Wippich from Portland, OR: “This piece is 14″x 20″ Acrylic and hand-silkscreened on 2″ cradled panel with black edges.” Auctioned for $351.00

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