Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Jon Wippich from Portland, OR: “This piece is 16″x 18″, acrylic and hand silkscreened on 2″ cradled panel, singed by the artist.” Auctioned for $405.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Fariba Safai from Sausalito, CA: “Oil, oil sticks, spray paint on canvas. 45″x 53″. This piece was created by created by Fariba Safai, a graduate of CCA School of Arts in San Francisco. She is a professional, artist living and working in the SF Bay Area. The painting is a signed original inspired by the fever for change and the physical motion it will have to take in order for it to manifest. I believe we are the people we have been waiting for!” Auctioned for $510.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Eleanor Pigman from Key Largo, FL: “Beaded Obama Portrait. As part of the Manifest Hope Competition I created a 11 x 8 1/2 beaded portrait of Obama taking his new post as President of the United States.  The piece is titled My Hope, 2008 by Eleanor Pigman.  Materials include thousands of seed beads, thread, and a polyester flag. Enjoy!” Auctioned for $1,300.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Gene Mackles from Auburndale, MA. The artist chose not to auction this piece.

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Aaron Foster from Los Angeles, CA: “Each state is cut from an authentic license plate from that state. Illinois is made from a 1961 plate, which represents the year Barack Obama was born. Many of the plates are 30-40 years old, or more. It is 62 x 40, weighs about 50 lbs, and the plates are mounted on a background of painted pine boards. It is wired for hanging. I have been making art from vintage license plates for 7 years and have nearly 100 designs in my collection.” Auctioned for $4,500.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By Adam S. Doyle from Astoria, NY: “Digital Inkjet print 13″x18″ unframed. You are bidding on this original signed and dated print. Originally painted freehand in oils. Image was scanned and light touched up in Photoshop. I would be willing to sell the original, but it lacks a few minor details.” Auctioned for $120.00

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Finalist in the Manifest Hope Gallery show. By KC Willis from Longmont, CO: “One-of-a-kind collage piece by nationally known artist KC Willis. This large 30″ x 45″ collage is made from new and vintage fabrics with awesome textures.” Auctioned for $720.00

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