Voting Hand

Datec. 1992

MediumGlazed ceramic

Dimensions36 × 33 1/2 in. (91.4 × 85.1 cm)

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineDonation from the artist, Adil Rahee, following its display at the 2012 "Journey to the Vote" exhibition on the second floor of Tempe Public Library

Catalog numberCOTPWC.1997.5

DescriptionLarge ceramic sculpture of a clenched hand with the index finger raised tall into the air. The index fingertip is dipped into red ink, and drips are falling from it, almost taking the appearance of blood.

The piece honors the many Iraqi people who risked their lives for their first free election in 50 years on Jan. 30, 2005. The sculpture is of a simple forefinger dipped in indelible red ink,which became a powerful signifier for the people and their individual vote.

Status

Not on view