On November 4, 2008 America changed. People woke up and moved by the possibilities they took action. People voted. From every corner of our nation lines of citizens snaked through rural country stores, college cafeterias, urban streets and southern landscapes. Polling sites became symbols of renewal. This body of work narrates our collective awakening. These paintings are intentionally small, seeking an intimate connection with the viewer. To see the detail you must come up close. Using gouache paint gives the paintings a graphic and chalky texture, intentionally highlighting the illustrative quality of the subject matter.