100 days later? Abject absurdity, right.
On his 100th day in office, President Obama will be “crowned” in messianic imagery at New York City’s Union Square.
Artist Michael D’Antuono’s painting “The Truth” – featuringObama with his arms outstretched and wearing a crown of thorns upon hishead – will be unveiled on April 29 at the Square’s South Plaza.
According to a statement released about the portrait,“The 30″ x 54″ acrylic painting on canvas depicts President Obamaappearing much like Jesus Christ on the Cross: atop his head, a crownof thorns; behind him, the dark veil being lifted (or lowered) on thePresidential Seal. But is he revealing or concealing, and is he beingcrucified or glorified?”
“More than a presidential portrait,” writes D’Antuono on a website touting the painting,”‘The Truth’ is a politically, religiously and socially-chargedstatement on our nation’s current political climate and deep partisandivide that is sure to create a dialogue.”
Like others in the news who have depicted Obama in Christ-likeimagery, D’Antuono insists he isn’t claiming the man is Messiah, butonly inviting “individual interpretations.”
“‘The Truth,’ like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder,” claims the exhibit’s press release.
D’Antuono even invites the public to email him with reactions to the piece, answering his posed question, “What’s your truth?”