George Rodrigue's Blue Dog "We Will Rise Again"

[benito]

http://www.katc.com/Global/story.asp?S=3862232&nav=EyAzedjj



LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Artist George Rodrigue's latest work still features the blue dog he's famous for, but this time, the little dog usually seen in a more festive atmosphere is just trying to keep his head above water - like New Orleans.

Prints of the painting, entitled "We Will Rise Again", will be sold for $500 and Rodrigue said all the profits will go to the Red Cross. He plans to sign as many prints as people will buy in the next year. Rodrigue's Sept.11-inspired blue dog painting netted the Red Cross $500,000.

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"The blue dog is New Orleans. And the blue dog is not completely under water. The dog's head is not under water," Rodrigue said. "His body is, but his head isn't. He's reaching out for hope."

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Rodrigue is in the process of transferring his entire operation to Lafayette, including all 10 employees.

[jobycom]

1. Ah, reasons to smile through the tears. nt

[newswolf56]

2. Cheers for George Rodrigue and his blue dog:

Partly because I so love dogs, the most poignant symbol of New Orleans I have seen yet. Rodrigue's latest image put tears in my eyes, but given the anguish of the victims whether canine or human, that is only as it should be.

[Cajunatc]

3. Rodrigure Print At Charity Online Auction

Update on Rodrigue:

I know this is an old post to reply to, but i searched and found this. Our UL students are currently auctioning off one of the charity Rodrigure prints for out charity. Its titled "you can't drown the blues".

www.louisiana.edu/kpa

I bring this up in case anyone wanted to own one of these great charity silk screen prints for themselves.

PS...I lived in eastern Alabama for 4 years and i think i was the only dem for 100 miles. just sayin