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Brad Caplis
Artist: Brad Caplis, Title: Victory Drink - click for larger image
Victory Drink
30 x 24 Inches  Acrylic on Canvas   $3000 Framed
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“Glass Animals” This show is a collection of animals participating in the drama of drinking. Using Tom Standage’s book “the History of the World in Six Glasses” as inspiration, I have created various scenarios in which the animals alter and advance through the benefits of these beverage cultures. I play with different dynamics of animals in their cultural hierarchy, suggesting those who imbibe the beverages are the most sophisticated. Just as the book argues that these beverages are key to shaping our culture, establishing dominance, and developing advancements to improve our enjoyment of life. Coke became a truly global product after World War II, at the same time that America was becoming a truly global power. In its earliest days, the U.S. had a policy of strict isolationism, but during World War II, partly in response to Japan's attacks on American soil at Pearl Harbor, America became a staunchly global power, sending troops around the world. American troops also spread Coca-Cola around the world— indeed, every soldier was supplied with one bottle of Coke during the war, courtesy of the Coca-Cola company. In Queen Anne High School the Grizzlies’ team colors were maroon and orange. During World War Il, "[there was a whole group taking extra classes so we could graduate early and join the service," a graduate explained. Queen Anne's enrollment dropped from 1,872 in 1942-43 to 1,426 the following year. Here is our young Grizzly indulging in a victory drink. Is it to celebrate the win over a rival football team, or a nod to the very difficult and painful challenge that lay ahead?
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