We Will Rise Again
Those of us from South Louisiana grew up with the aftermaths of hurricanes Audrey,
Betsy, Camille...and now Katrina. As with times before, "we will rise again." Tears and
rising water threaten to drown us. But don't be deceived. The land may be under water,
but the spirit of New Orleans and the culture of Louisiana hold their heads high.
We Will Rise Again shows the American flag covered with water. The blue dog is partly
submerged, and its eyes, normally yellow, are red with a broken heart. Like a ship's
S.O.S., the red cross
on the dog's chest calls out for help.
Katrina hit me personally at Ground Zero. My immediate thought was for the safety of
people I know, followed by the shock of seeing helicopters and boats alongside familiar
street signs, as rescuers assisted people from rooftops and attics. For the second time in this
young 21st century I sat at my easel weighted by personal sorrow and my desire to help,
this time also reflecting on the devastation of my city and the suffering of my neighbors.
New Orleans has been home to my gallery and studio for sixteen years; it is where the blue
dog was born. My wife is a third generation New Orleanian, and the Big Easy remains the
'big city' to my Cajun hometown of New Iberia. Wendy and I join thousands of New
Orleans residents in our pledge to go HOME, to re-build our city, and to pay tribute to
those who lost their lives with a commitment to care for our citizens, embrace our culture,
and make the good times roll ... again.
George Rodrigue
September 2005
WE WILL RISE AGAIN
A Silkscreen print by George Rodrigue
Benefiting the Southeast Louisiana Chapter
of the American Red Cross
Paper size: 28x20
Image size: 23x16
Signed open edition for one year (ending September 30, 2006)
$500.00
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*Note, if you are located in South Louisiana, the relief print is available at our temporary Lafayette gallery location, opening September 15 at 2021 Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA (337) 233-3274
**Due to difficulties with access to equipment and workspace,
the print will be ready for shipment on or before Nov. 1.