Shepard Fairey lends his hand to a new political cause in the form of detained elected Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi. The Barrack Obama electoral poster created by Fairey somehow managed to elevate Barrack from candidacy way beyond iconic status. This depiction of hope captured the hearts and minds of people not just in the US but across the globe. It transcended beyond the controversy and scandal of modern day politics to a place of purity, representing a new day, and a new beginning. The Hope image will outlive the man as a symbol for good, that one man can overcome adversary, and ultimately bring change. We gave our support in droves. However, today, one woman faces even greater obstacles in the fight for justice and change. She has been detained for her beliefs and principles. For this reason the world should be watching.
I can only admire the OBEY campaign for Aung San Suu Kyi. She still remains imprisoned with thousands of other political prisoners who fraught for change. With the persecution of monks, the rape and murder of ethnic women, and over 50,000 children forced into becoming soldiers how can people continue to turn a blind eye. This cause should undoubtedly be on the world agenda. Therefore if you are in LA this Sunday you can stand to support the US campaign for Burma. All details can be found on the link below. You can also print out the poster and inform those around you. Read on for the full poster.
http://obeygiant.com/headlines/flash-mob#more-8778
