On High Alert
Every painting in Chronicle of an Unquiet Age documents the defining events, people, and issues that shaped its moment in history. Created in real time as events unfolded, each work serves as both an original oil painting and a historical record, reflecting the belief that the news of today is the history of tomorrow.
TRTA-2026-137 | March 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 32" x 26"
As March Madness continues the world remained On High Alert as the United States confronted escalating threats from Iran and its regional proxies. President Donald J. Trump warned that Iran would be held directly responsible for attacks carried out through proxy forces, while U.S. military assets were repositioned throughout the Middle East in preparation for any escalation. Intelligence reports, missile defenses, and diplomatic negotiations unfolded simultaneously, leaving the world wondering whether the next headline would announce peace—or war. Iran drags out a cardboard cut out of the New Supreme Not So Supreme
Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as he supposedly assumes leadership. Is he dead or alive? We know he was terribly wounded in the February 28th attack that killed his Father and family and has not been seen in public. Trump puts NATO on notice over their response to Iran attack. Maduro meets with DNI's Tulsi Gabbard and he spills the tea on 2020 voting machines and involved Democrats. Trump announces Kristi Noem Homeland Secretary is being replaced by Mark Wayne Mullins. and DHS is still Shutdown. March 20th Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with Trump at the White House and a love fest ensues. Eyes on Cuba as Trump states "It will be my honor to take Cuba." Could this be the beginning of the end of Communism in Cuba? Cubans want freedom that we know for sure. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is dead at 81. Mueller lead the two year probe into "Russiagate." International developments involving NATO, Venezuela and Iran underscored how rapidly events can reverberate across the globe. And ater more than 56 days Nancy Guthrie is still missing. On High Alert reflects a period when uncertainty became the defining headline. Every military movement, diplomatic meeting, and breaking news alert carried the potential to alter the course of history. It preserves a moment when vigilance replaced complacency and the world waited to see whether strength, diplomacy, or conflict would shape what came next.
