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Late November 2004 Release
"Some sixty years ago, when the citadel of American
Freedom was under siege by foreign tyrannies, Norman Rockwell painted his
glorious celebration of our “Four Freedoms”. Today, when our great land once
again faces challenges in a complex and often violent world, I have painted
my own salute to the Symbols of Freedom perhaps as a way of silently
affirming our most cherished beliefs.
As I worked on my Symbols of Freedom, I came to see that the foundational
values I extol in my art are the very same ones that touched the hearts of
Rockwell’s generation. On the left horizon of the national mall stands the
Department of Agriculture tower, symbolizing the Freedom from Want which
offers the security on which all the other Freedoms stand. The national
Christmas tree expresses the pageantry of the holidays, its glowing lights
affirming the hope that burns in every heart through our individual Freedom
of Religion. The severe obelisk of the Washington Monument represents for me
the establishment of our democratic republic – a reminder that government by
the people, for the people is our guarantee of Freedom from Fear. Finally,
the cupola of the Jefferson memorial symbolizes Thomas Jefferson’s steadfast
commitment to Freedom of Speech which he expressed so powerfully in the
articles of the constitution, the bill of rights and other founding
documents.
Illuminating these powerful symbols and touching the modest crowd is the
glorious light of God’s golden sunset, a reminder that all people who share
these four most fundamental Freedoms are truly blessed by the Almighty." - Thomas Kinkade
This late November release is a rich in symbolism
as you can read from Thom's words above. Offered in two sizes, 16x12 and
20x16, this piece will make a perfect gift for that special someone in your
life or perhaps just a gift to yourself for being so good this year. While
normally, we add that the popularity of the piece will make it in short
supply but this time another factor is involved. Per the publisher, Symbols
of Freedom will only be available for a short time, and in very limited
quantities – 5% of the proceeds from all sales during the month of December,
2004 will go towards supporting the Christmas Pageant of Peace. So with the
Holiday coming and supplies limited - the time to act is now.
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