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 Alchemy of Turning Protest to Affirmation

How protest becomes affirmation.

The Murder of George Floyd: The Longest Running Play in America

Why the murder of George Floyd reflects American history.

Thomas Jefferson: One Man, Two Legacies

Questions raised by the display of AWTT portraits at Monticello.