Bonjour America

#82006     85 X 130 cm     oc

Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, the ideal and slogan of the French Revolution have been the political foundation and cultural value of the Western Civilization, crystallized in democratic constitutions and republic systems. Human rights, social justice and free market are the results of such principles which are the basic properties of “Love”.America inherits the spirit as well as the institution which maybe personalized in John Wyne’s role of Western hero of courage and justice.In 1950s and 1960s, Hollywood movies had largely influenced T. F. Chen’s generation in Asia, and John Wyne became the symbol of America, an icon of the west.

In this painting, our everlasting cowboy-hero is patrolling the vast land on horseback, greeted by indigenous girls and watched by Rushmore Presidents. America, a heaven of freedom and opportunity, is regarded as the keeper of world peace. Such a task can only be fulfilled when “Power” is motivated in and mobilized by “Love”, the essence of God.

– T. F. Chen