I arrived at the gallery at about 7:00. There was music being played (I think it was coming from the balcony) and the room was filled with a bunch of people. They appeared to be having a good time. Abraham Lincoln scattered the walls everywhere! You couldn't escape his presence. Lincoln artwork clung to the ceiling and the sides of walls. I think I even saw someone dressed as Lincoln walking around.
My favorite piece was a simple one. It was a five dollar bill that was plastered to a wall with a plain frame around Lincoln's portrait. The piece was small (the size of a $5 bill...because it was a $5 bill) and very unfussy. I liked it because of its uncomplicated nature and modest beauty.
All the works of art were pretty awesome. If I had to pick one that I didn't particularly like, it would have to be the one where Lincoln's profile of the right side of his face is shown. His face was completely covered in blackness against a whiteish background. I guess I didn't find it very interesting because there really wasn't much going on in the piece--it didn't capture my attention. I take that back, it did catch my attention but only for a second. Then I walked away.
Overall, I really enjoyed seeing Lincoln in so many different settings. All of the pieces that I saw were interesting (even the profile piece)!
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