White House of Lies
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-2022-053 | September 2022 | Oil on Canvas | 34" x 26"
Joe Biden needs to start telling the truth to the American people. No amount of lies can hide Biden's failures and at this point his deceptive behavior has everyone on high alert. Lying about the "Big Guy and involvement in Hunter's foreign business dealings, lying about the Border being closed, Biden being soft on China and denying inflation and possible recession all are making the American people wonder what is really going on? Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan on August 2, 2022 sparked controversy and hightened opposition from Beijing. One top Chinese official threatened to "shoot her out of the sky." Another important point in this Taiwan trip was why was her son Paul Pelosi on that trip and not registered on the flight logs? Is Paulie P the new "Hunter" increasing the family fortune? It is well known Paulie P has major interests in Lithium Battery companies and where are Lithium batteries made? Everywhere that Nancy went Paulie P were sure to go...South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan! Gavin Newsome seems to be measuring the drapes at the White House and Former Presidential Doctor and Texas Representative Ronny Jackson is questioning Biden's cognative abilities on view for the world to see. In other news the Biden Administration is considering trading "The Merchant of Death" Russian mercenary Viktor Bout for Basketball player Brittney Griner. imprisioned in Russia on drug charges. What a month! September 2022, President Joe Biden faced criticism over inflation that remained above 8 percent, rising interest rates, border security concerns, and continued fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal. The administration also drew scrutiny over messaging surrounding recession fears, crime, and the handling of immigration policy. Abroad, Vladimir Putin escalated the war in Ukraine through sham annexation votes and military mobilization, increasing global tension. White House of Lies reflects a month when critics argued the administration’s public statements no longer matched lived reality.
The composition layers Biden, Jackson, Pelosi, Xi, Hunter, Paulie P, Newsome and Schumer into a charged record of the period. References to the many lies, inflation, Federal Reserve tightening, border crossings, crime statistics, energy costs, suggest a country deeply divided over truth, competence, and accountability. Supporters pointed to job growth and legislative wins, while opponents accused the White House of denial and spin.The title captures a blunt political judgment shaped by distrust of official messaging and widening frustration with national conditions. White House of Lies stands as a record of September 2022, when confidence in leadership and the credibility of public statements are central issues in American politics.
