VOTE (Fine Art Serigraph) -
This election season, Jermaine Rogers was commissioned by the national newspaper USA Today to create a poster that would anchor their 'Vote Because...' campaign. The resulting artwork was used in the nationally distributed newspaper, as well as repeated use in target metro markets around the United States.
The upper-brass at USA TODAY also commissioned an extremely limited edition fine art serigraph (screen print) to be produced, a portion of which were distributed to members of their brain-trust and staff. The remaining quantity is being made available to the public, via JermaineRogers.com.
Describing Jermaine's artwork, the paper stated:
'Jermaine came up with the perfect image: A still strong, but clearly concerned, Uncle Sam who is reaching out to the viewer for help. Uncle Sam is an iconic image instantly recognizable to Americans as the bold star of J.M. Flagg’s 1917 poster, which was used to recruit soldiers for both World War I and World War II. In that artwork, Uncle Sam is resolute. He knows what he wants and he doesn’t hesitate to ask for it.
In Jermaine’s re-imagining, Sam is still strong, but he’s been worn down — like many of us — by a contentious, vitriolic election cycle. Instead of commanding the viewer, Uncle Sam is pleading with the viewer to vote — to not allow the news of the day, or election cycle, dissuade us from exercising our right to help chart our own future.'
Regarding the importance of voting, Jermaine comments:
'In these times when the weight of our divisions have created a communal fatigue in this country, the fundamental idea of the ‘vote’ is one of the things that still unites us. This ability to cast a ballot in favor of (or against) decisions which will affect our national, state and local neighborhoods is a heavy thing, especially when considering the enormous sacrifices that have been made to secure even the OPTION for you and I to do so.
There is also the sobering realization that, if I don’t vote, someone else’s opinion will count for more than mine. Imagine ceding these decisions on pertinent issues to other people, some of whom maintain positions that you strongly disagree with!
Voting is ‘equality’ in action. I expect my opinions regarding my government and how it’s run to have as much weight as yours. You should feel the same way.'
Jermaine feels that this print is specifically appropriate, both for this time in our history, and for all times to come. We must stay engaged. Having a voice will never go out of style.
- Regular Edition -
Measuring 26x15 inches, this piece was screen printed on Stardream Opal gallery stock with rich inks and is part of an extremely limited edition of only 75 copies, a portion of which will be available to the general public.
Signed and numbered by Jermaine Rogers. - 60.00 plus shipping/handling
- Lava Foil Edition -
Measuring 26x15 inches, this piece was screen printed on holographic Lava Foil stock with rich inks and is part of an extremely limited edition of only 20 copies.
Signed and numbered by Jermaine Rogers. - 100.00 plus shipping/handling
- TOGETHER (Bernie Sanders) Fine Art Serigraph -
In late 2015, Jermaine Rogers was invited to create artwork in support of Bernie Sanders' Presidential bid by the Senator's campaign. The resulting artwork was used repeatedly in the 2016 campaign effort, posted several times on various social media platforms by the campaign, showcased in official Bernie Sanders art shows, and embraced by millions of Bernie supporters in America.
While the campaign effort did not have the absolute desired results, it did serve to create a progressive movement larger than any other seen in this country during recent times. The spirit of this movement is alive and transcends this years Presidential election. The aesthetic is captured in the artwork of this very limited print.
Jermaine comments:
'Together: I think the word really sums up the Bernie Sanders campaign.
Together, the majority of us are being pressed on all sides. Pressed by the unhealthy influence that big money exerts in the halls of government... a government that's supposed to belong to us. Pressed by the growing inequalities in wealth and the need for a decent living wage in exchange for fair work. Pressed by the corporate industrial greed that continues to abuse our planet, progressively damaging it's ability to sustain various forms of life. Pressed by a variety of institutions and individuals whose primary aim is to keep us divided into hostile camps, not talking to each other...not listening to each other.
Together, we must band together to speak truth to power and represent a movement which is intent on upholding the ideals of fairness, equality, and compassion. This growing movement of people understands the need for a critical reexamination into how we've been doing things and how we care about our communities,
our planet, and each other.'
This piece measures 29x23.5 inches and is screen printed with archival inks on fine cotton rag with hand-torn edges.
Signed and numbered from a very rare edition of only 30 copies. - 100.00 plus shipping/handling
- Dean Ween Group (Aspen, CO./ Jackson, WY.) -
Measuring 24x16 inches, this print was commissioned by the amazing Dean Ween for 2 stops on his recent tour promoting a fantastic first solo album.
About the imagery, Jermaine says:
'There's something very intense going on here. Is someone being carried or is someone being buried? What do you think?'
- Regular Edition -
Printed on light cream gallery stock from a very limited signed and numbered edition of only 50 pieces. - 50.00 plus shipping/handling
- Holographic Foil Edition -
Printed on holographic rainbow FOIL from a very limited signed and numbered edition of only 20 pieces. - 90.00 plus shipping/handling
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