this is the hallmark image of visually versed. created during a time of social unrest in the u.s.
the towers had fallen, the recession hit...banks collapsed, corruption increased and reality T.V. glorified the baser side of life in the name of entertainment.
this time called to mind other historic works of art created as a call for freedom and justice like Delacroix's 1830 painting, Liberty Leading the People, and the iconic 1968 photograph of Tommie Smith and John Carlos' "human rights salute" at the Mexico City Olympics.
out of a sense of empowerment, because art is influential, and concern, because it's not meant to incite violence but increase awareness..."wisdom cries in the street" was designed.