Dana Ellyn
Gimme an “O”!, 18"×24", acrylic on canvas, 2008. The painting on the show’s invitation.
H&F Fine Arts · Mount Rainier, MD · Jan 15 – Feb 28, 2009

Obama: Art & Politics

Art inspired by the 2008 election, timed to the inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. Dana Ellyn showed three paintings from her Year of Presidents series.

Dana’s 3 paintings in the show

The paintings

Selling Hope24"×24" · acrylic on canvasSOLD
Joe to V.P.16"×20" · acrylic on canvasSOLD
Gimme an “O”!18"×24" · acrylic on canvasSOLD
Details

The show

Hope, Change, Believe, Victory, Unite, Media, Frenzy, Icon

Dana Ellyn exhibited 3 paintings at the H&F Fine Arts exhibit “OBAMA: Art & Politics.” The exhibit was timed to coincide with the Inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009, with an opening reception on Sunday, January 18.

Show
Obama: Art & Politics
Gallery
H&F Fine Arts
3311 Rhode Island Ave.
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Gateway Arts District
Dates
January 15 – February 28, 2009
Opening
Sunday, January 18, 2009, 3–6 p.m.
Special showing
Dr. King Day, Monday, January 19, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Inauguration reception
Tuesday, January 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission
Free
Press

In the Washington Post

The Washington Post
Sunday, January 18, 2009 · Style & Arts, page M14 · Interview by Rachel Saslow

O, Yes! An Ecstatic Moment On the Campaign Sidelines

“‘Gimme an ‘O’!,’ a painting of a deranged cheerleader rooting for Barack Obama, is one of three Ellyn works on display at H&F Fine Arts.”The Washington Post, January 18, 2009
The Washington Post clipping, January 18, 2009Tap to enlarge
Exhibit card

The invitation

H&F Fine Arts invitation card for Obama: Art & Politics, listing the dates and featured artists, with Dana Ellyn’s Gimme an OTap to enlarge
From the invitation

Featured artists