Parade Balloons, 2007
120"x40"
Acrylic on canvas

Abu Ghraib Parade Balloon, 2007
40” x 40”
Acrylic on canvas



This painting is the right panel of the Parade Balloon triptych, which addresses the social influence of news media. The prisoner is depicted in a submissive manner, simultaneously supported by Americans and undermined by the image of the dog that they carry.



All Images © Vanessa Long 2000-2008