Rachel Maddow, 2017
MSNBC host and political commentator
48 x 60 inches
Oil on canvas
“Feminism is itself a challenge. Feminism is a challenge to the way things are in the world. It is by definition an oppositional movement, because it’s trying to accomplish something.”
—Rachel Maddow
This painting was the first in the Persisters series. I made it in order to express my deep gratitude to political commentator Rachel Maddow for her tireless effort to uncover the truth with regard to the Trump administration and its ties to Russia. Maddow’s undaunted search and transparency with her findings are unprecedented. Her ability to convey to the layperson the complexities of the political sphere is without compare and her exceptional work is an immense source of comfort.