“‘Sour Times’ (a partially tattered but not horribly weathered 49-star American flag that’s held in place by barbed-wire) is, for me the expression of the pain that many Americans can feel right now, divided by hate, suffering from political decisions tearing apart families and friends,” Plaisance said. “This beautiful flag, with so many dreams and values, an inspiration for so many people in the world, is being constrained by the hate, fear and pain that is excruciating wherever we look.”

“‘Sour Times’ (a partially tattered but not horribly weathered 49-star American flag that’s held in place by barbed-wire) is, for me the expression of the pain that many Americans can feel right now, divided by hate, suffering from political decisions tearing apart families and friends,” Plaisance said. “This beautiful flag, with so many dreams and values, an inspiration for so many people in the world, is being constrained by the hate, fear and pain that is excruciating wherever we look.”