The Golden Age
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-2025-001 | January 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 32" x 26"
Happy New Year! As we begin The Great Reset 2025 this first painting The Golden Age documents the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025 and the beginning of a new administration. Ironically Kamala Harris as outgoing Vice President has the honor of certifying the Election she lost on January 6th. January 6th is also the anniversary of the breakin at the Capitol. On New Year's Eve there is a horrific terror attack in New Orleans leaving 14 dead and many critically wounded. Also a cyber truck explodes outside Trump's Las Vegas Hotel January 1st. After the swearing in Trump is ready to get to work closing the Border, deporting illegals, stopping crime, Drill Baby Drill, Get the economy going, stop lawfare and revamp the DOJ and FBI. Justin Trudeau officially resigns as Prime Minister of Canada. It's a great day for the 51st State... Au Revoir Justin! Fires rage across Southern California as Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom's feet are held to the fire for mismanagement. Fire hydrants run dry as homeowner flee and homes burn to the ground. call for resignations of both are loud and wide. Jimmy Carter passes away at 100 years old. Mike Johnson is re-elected Speaker of the House. Trump announces he would like to change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Trump in talks to take back the Panama Canal and discusses aquiring Greenland from Denmark. Oh yes... things are changing and Fast. and yes Trump restores the RED COKE BUTTON TO THE OVAL. Created in real time, The Golden Age serves as a historical record of January 2025, preserving a moment when expectations were high, political divisions remained deep, and Americans looked toward the future with sharply different visions of what lay ahead. As a time capsule of current events, it captures the optimism and anticipation that accompanied the opening chapter of a new presidency.
