Rob's Blog
George Washington Converses with Portraits
Artist Rob Shetterly imagines the conversations among his portrait subjects and George Washington in the Maxwell School foyer at Syracuse University.
Police (and Politicians) Outside the Classroom Door
Artist Robert Shetterly reflects on the Uvalde school massacre and why AWTT tries to expose the truth, while providing models of resistance, stories of courage and roadmaps for solutions.
Sickness unto Death – Gun Violence in America
Robert Shetterly calls gun violent in America a deeply rooted societal sickness.
Prime Minister of Barbados at the COP26: Clarion Voice
Artist Robert Shetterly calls Mia Motley, Prime Minister of Barbados, a “clarion voice” on the climate crisis.
On Painting Daniel Hale: His Exquisite Burden
Artist Robert Shetterly reflects on his painting of whistleblower Daniel Hale.
On the Sentencing – and Courage – of Daniel Hale
Artist Robert Shetterly comments on the courage of Daniel Hale, who was prosecuted for exposing government documents about drone strikes.
The Elusive Truths of Democracy
Shetterly’s reflections on John Nichols’ new book about Henry Wallace and his advocacy for true democracy after the end of the Depression.
The Murder of George Floyd: The Longest Running Play in America
Why the murder of George Floyd reflects American history.