A New American Flag

I am back from the opening and the after party and it was quite a success! I made about $27 from the sale of stickers and a few people were interested in buying shirts. But more importantly, I think people really enjoyed my project and had lots of people take fliers and plan on visiting the web page. I found people reactions to the project very much reflected what they brought to it. Some people found it wildly optimistic, while others saw only pessimism. Some as humorous, some as serious, some probably as insulting. This was all good in my mind, because the idea of working with a symbol this large is that it has to encompass all those things. It began as a satyrical jab but evolved quickly to encompass an ernest hope and honest affection as well.

For any one not at the opening, one thing I love about this piece is that to me, visiting www.aNewAmericanFlag.org is honestly just as much of an experience as seeing it in a gallery. Different of course, but as long as you pass it along and talk about it, thats all I want. You don't get to see the flag it self, that is the only big draw back. I was very happy with its reaction, particularly the people who thought that I paid some one else to make it for me! ('I thought you had a flag maker make it for you')

So, good deal. I just bought "Stars and Stripes" by Kit Hinrichs in celebration. Described as "Ninety-six of the countries leading designers see it their way" and its 96 re-designs of the flag. I hope no one has had my idea before!

Ok time for bed. More work at Olaf tomorrow. I have decided to not renew my contract as VRC curator after it expires on August 31st. The commute being by far the #1 reason. I will post more after I tell them about it.