KKK in the USA
by Lenore Senior
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KKK in the USA
Artist
Lenore Senior
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
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This image is a social commentary. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a racist, anti-Semitic movement with a commitment to extreme violence to achieve its goals of racial segregation and white supremacy. Of all the types of right-wing hate groups that exist in the United States, the Klan remains the one with the greatest number of national and local organizations around the country.
More than 40 different Klan groups exist, many having multiple chapters, or “klaverns,” including a few that boast a presence in a large number of states. There are over a hundred different Klan chapters around the country, with a combined strength of members and associates that may total around 5,000.
After a period of relative quiet, Ku Klux Klan activity has spiked noticeably upwards in 2006, as Klan groups have attempted to exploit fears in America over gay marriage, perceived “assaults” on Christianity, crime and especially immigration. ~ "Extremism in America" article found in the Anti-Defamation League website.
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April 24th, 2012
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Comments (48)
Guy Ricketts
Beautiful abstract of an ugly organization. So sad there seems to be a market for their hatred still, with this group still existing to this seemingly more enlightened time. vf
Arjun Sen
Powerful and ominous... love the deep, intense colours and the socially interesting subject matter and write-up v/f
Blair Stuart
Powerful and disturbing Lenore, you have created a deeply thought provoking image, combined with a distressing write up. I had thought the KKK was a defunct organisation, however after reading your article it is obvious that this hate filled mob is still a dangerous force in the US..
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
Again one of your emotive, evocative and profound paintings, Lenore! ... F/V ... Heiko and Helga
Kristin Elmquist
Excellent work, Lenore. I like that you made them look like flames, because as a group, they are inflammatory. Vote.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Excellent artwork, really very well done!!! Voted
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