Born in the USA

Location: Plaza Frontenac

Sponsor: AHM Financial

Artist: Barbara J. Sharp

Barbara is a nationally recognized artist, whose works include everything from custom designed fabrics to commissioned portraits. Barbara resides in Vero Beach, Florida.

Inspiration:

I designed my butterfly, "Born in the U.S.A.," to display elements of our American heritage that represent the pride and graciousness of freedom. Paintings, glass beads and mosaic pieces create the Statue of Liberty, American flag, an eagle, the four presidents at Mt. Rushmore with skyrocketing fireworks, seals of the Armed Services and more. I hope to remind viewers of the price of freedom, the perpetual danger to it and the determination required to protect it.  I got a little emotional the day I completed my butterfly........that day was 9/11/2010!      

GOING TO AUCTION 5/21/11