Artwork: In the court of the Crimson King

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King George and his court of minions was the idea behind this piece. Both the former and present-day, incompetent and ludicrous american leadership. The administration that were unable to prevent 9/11 and decided to start two major wars in its wake. Which none has been ‘won’ – perhaps because victory is impossible in ideological warfare.

I chose the medieval aspect as I perceive their policies and solutions feudal, religious and helpless. With nothing but disdain towards their critics and opponents, it’s truly an antique autocracy at display. Let’s gather under his majesty’s banner. Join the crusade!