Andrew Polk
More Perfect Union

(2011) Acrylic on canvas, 72"H x 96"W

The Preamble to the United States Constitution

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.



The 2000's in the United States were marked by injustice and hostility towards US citizens of Middle Eastern and/or Islamic heritage.