Now More Than Ever
12” x 10.6”, 2023
For my generation and those younger than me, Nixon is known only as the ultimate symbol of American corruption. But many forget that he won two landslide elections, including 49 of 50 states in 1972. Americans like to think they can spot a con from a mile away but Nixon’s huge electoral success proves otherwise. I wanted to illustrate the forgotten history of his massive popularity before Watergate, with a little hint of the collapse to come, and a literal embrace of his heir, Trump (though he's never been nearly as popular).
12” x 10.6”, 2023
For my generation and those younger than me, Nixon is known only as the ultimate symbol of American corruption. But many forget that he won two landslide elections, including 49 of 50 states in 1972. Americans like to think they can spot a con from a mile away but Nixon’s huge electoral success proves otherwise. I wanted to illustrate the forgotten history of his massive popularity before Watergate, with a little hint of the collapse to come, and a literal embrace of his heir, Trump (though he's never been nearly as popular).
