M2 CP- Photomontage: Image Hijack (Part2) - Drug Epidemic

             

     I chose the National Symbol of the United States, the Bald Eagle, as my photomontage project. This image became the official seal of the United States in 1782. It appears on coins, paper money, flags, official documents, and public buildings. It is used by government agencies and by the military.  The eagle signifies the strength of our country. In my image hijack of this great emblem I altered it to portray the drug epidemic that invades our country. The Olive branch and arrows that signify the power of peace and war are absent and are instead replaced by the marijuana leaf and crack pipes. The hardiness and valor of the red stripes are now infected with hypodermic needles. All of these alterations in the image signify how the drug cartels and gangs are affecting the lives of Americans. Northern and southern parts of this country have attainable border crossings for these criminals to continue with their unrestricted operations. I would display this artwork for it to be seen on a daily basis by our elected officials in the Senate Office Building, the Cannon House Office Building, the Longworth House Office Building and the Rayburn House Office Building until security of our borders are put in place to stop the drug infiltration for the safety of all Americans.  

References: 

Bald Eagle - USA's National Symbol. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.eagles.org/what-we-do/educate/learn-about-eagles/bald-eagle-usas-national-symbol/#toggle-id-4

CBP Enforcement Statistics FY2018. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics

Directory of Representatives. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.house.gov/representatives