“Thank you Mam” assemblage

Assemblage by John Robertson is 9 ½" x 7 ½" x 2"
Wood, plastic paper, black shellac

There are some artists who believe that art changes minds – meaning that world’s problems can be resolved through awareness – that someone will actually take action and do something about the problem – if they only know about the problem. So the artist creates awareness through his or her art, and somehow, "wham!" The artist says, "I did my part and now it is your turn to do your part." But what really happens is that the viewer sees the artwork and "bam!" "Oh, artist you have made me "aware." And the artist and viewer goes off happy feeling they have done something because they have felt empathy for the problem. "Thank you mam!"