Poster Illustration By Donna Massa 2012
In 2012 as part of the Obama “A Call to Artists Project,” and a member of the Democratic National Campaign I participated in this artistic competition. An invitation was sent out to me asking to join all artists nationally to come up with a poster to be used in President Obama’s new campaign project. We were given the details to apply, dates, size, when the posters were to be submitted for review and the different topics to choose from. I chose the topic, “Ask Millionaires & Billionaires To Pay Their Fair Share.”
I wanted the illustration to make a strong statement one that would be taken seriously. I decided to create three characters one was named Miss Money, the second a traditional feline breed know as a Money cat called Greed, and third a Mr. Power. These three characters were partners in crime, and were walking on nice soft green grass when little did they know there was a land mine just in front of them. Well planted in the ground there was an Obama Logo on the top of the lid. Miss Money see’s it first and cautions the rest to stop dead in their tracts. Mr. Power holds up his hand as if to say stop don’t move a muscle!
The land mind is to symbolize the administrations position on this issue. In order to have a fair democracy of a united people we should all do our fair share, and nobody should be treated any different or exempt from paying income taxes like everybody else.
I received a letter thanking me for my contribution. The letter gave us a URL to see the three runner ups, and the poster that won the competition. They appreciated my sense of humor, style, technique, concept, and ability to take on such a controversial issue. I was content just being a part of this artistic venture along with other artists. There is one thing you should know about me if you haven’t already noticed, I’m not afraid to speak, support or honor the truth, it is my belief system. I’m proud to be an Italian American, as well as my country and the leaders who have throughout history tried to do their best for the American people and keeping us safe. Running a country was and will never be an easy job to fulfill! The only regret I have is unfortunately this poster’s title still applies today in 2021/22…🇱🇷
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