Several artists have been inspired by President-Elect Barack Obama and his quick ascension into becoming a global visual icon of hope and change. As reported on CNN.com today, Visual artist and sculptor Michael Murphy is no different. His wire sculpture entitled Tension is a remarkable feat of sculptural portraiture, rendering Obama in what is now regarded as an iconographic, contemplative moment. Amidst the overwhelming clutter of Obama imagery propagated across the globe, in mom-and-pop shops, make-shift paraphernalia stores, on abandoned buildings, etc., Murphy's piece undoubtedly offers a powerful element of simplicity and sophistication. You can check out more of Murphy's artwork at www.mmike.com.Tension - 10-23-2008 - 2'x2'x9' - 1000 feet of steel high tension wire, black enamel and poplar base
