Flag over Fort Sumter, April 1861
38x56 inches, 2012
Paint and Bullet holes in Aluminum

This is a replica of the Flag that flew over Fort Sumter April 12-13, 1861 when the confederates attacked US forces, starting the American Civil War. The flag survived the battle and went on to tour the North. It was used to boost morale and raise funds for the Union war effort. It came to be seen as a symbol of the strength of the Union, even when the flag itself is in the direct line of fire. This flag, like the original, is full of bullet holes and is covered in burnt gunpowder.

Join myself and five other artist Friday March 16, 2012 to see our visions of the American Flag. Beta Pictoris Gallery 2411 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.