From Dereck ‘Demitrio’ Cruz: “This Jimi Hendrix/Barack Obama piece raises the question at hand – Is Barack Obama experienced enough to run this country? It is neither for nor against, but rather art doing what art does best – Making one think, feel or react in a certain way.”

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And… speaking of Michael Murphy, here is yet another increadable work of art by the artist. Called ‘Nexus’ , it consists of nine prints on transparency paper which are held togther by copper, steel and magnets. Measures  7′ X 28″‘ X 28″. More angles inside.

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Winner in the Manifest Hope Gallery contest. By Nicholas Rock from Providence, RI: “This poster was designed to reflect the ideas of unity associated with Barack Obama’s campaign for the Presidency of the United States. In addition to being an agent of change Obama is seen as a person who can bring our divided nation together. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Obama / Biden Campaign.” Auctioned for $1,377.08

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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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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 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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