May 7, 2004
A website and an artist worthy of note
I am pleased to introduce you to the work of Mariali.
I have had the good fortune to be introduced to the work of a fine political catoonist Mariali. Mariali is a french transatlantic artist whose drawings are not only of exceptional quality but provide insight to the heart of the issues depicted. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. This is certainly true of Mariali's work. Mariali has the uncanny ability to capture the underlying message and present it visually - sometimes with humor, and sometimes with stark image.
I offer some samples to whet your appetite, but visit Les caricatures de mariali where there are many more excellent visual commentaries. The work presented here are with the artist's permission.
The gauleiter Paul Bremer reinstates Saddam's Baasists in American army, april 26th 2004
More in the extended entry ...
Al Busheera, 18 février 2004
La politique étrangère de l'Amérique, 9 mars 2004
C'est très bon! Down with le Bush!
Posted by: Mathew Maavak at May 8, 2004 5:58 AMI wish I knew French! As you noted, the quality of Mariali's drawings is excellent. The expression on Bush's face is captured PRECISELY! Which can be no mean feat--as it requires a sort of anti-expressional ability on the part of the artist. Marialli effectively conveys the lack of wisdom, empathy and intelligence on Bush's countenance.
I really like the talons of the American Bald Eagle grasping the earth! And this is how the world sees us ... deservedly.
Posted by: Pamela at May 8, 2004 8:46 PMIn the first cartoon, he's saying, "I name you General of my new army" and in the second cartoon, Blair is saying, "George, it is not sexy". Four years of French in high school paid off I guess!
Thanks Rowan, for introducing us!
Posted by: Emily at May 9, 2004 3:21 PM