ART OF SPORT: WEEK 1, Featured Artist Alex Petrowsky

Thursday, April 22, 2010

by Alex Petrowsky

Barack Obama throwing out the ceremonial first ball at the Washington Nationals’ opener against the Phillies on April 5, marking the 100th anniversary of a presidential pitch to start the season. According to the pool report, Obama took the mound to a mix of boos and applause, which turned to boos from both Nats and Phillies fans alike when he put on his Sox cap. To me this moment is a beautiful metaphor for his presidency so far. The historical occasion, the most American of all sports, and Obama’s facial expression during the pitch all call for an iconic image. So here it is.

by Alex Petrowsky, www.alexpetrowsky.com

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