The power of art  It has been said that the purpose of art is to
take complex concepts and bring them to a level that can be
easily and quickly perceived.  Does everyone remember Shepard
Fairey? If you don’t, this should jog your memory:  His was the
art chosen to portray the direction that Barack Obama wished to
take his presidential campaign. His motif and composition became
iconic; complex ideas like “hope” and “change” were made easily
tangible with naught but a few color choices and a distinct
style.  However, in year 3 of Mr. Obama’s administration, hope
has faded. After the promise of the financial stimulus package,
the repeal of DADT, and the onset of the Affordable Care Act,
there has been no substantive work toward solving our country’s
problems. The administration lends no political leadership to
its beliefs, and the Republican Party (backed by political
extremists like the Tea Party) has caused legislative gridlock
to the point of near disaster.  Mr. Fairey clearly understands
the power of art. He