"...I feel that intellectual honesty and balanced judgment have simply disappeared from the face of the earth." George Orwell, Diaries

**The bulk of our funding thus far has come thru our website, but either donation source is acceptable!**

http://nprillinois.org/post/pigs-may-fly-chicago-trump-protest#stream/0

We are seeking funding to be utilized to implement the art installation Flying Pigs on Parade. The project is being planned as a day-long art installation in Chicago. Contributions over the funding goal will be used to extend the display cities and/or donated to various charities (see our website www.flyingpigsonparade.org ).


The project is a visual interpretation of Animal Farm and has been created to provide visual relief to the citizens of Chicago by interrupting the view of the ostentatious Trump Tower Chicago sign. The design follows rigorous rationale in providing layers of meaning.

The design scheme is comprised of four gold colored helium balloon pigs (Old Major, Napoleon, Squealer and Minimus) tethered in the Chicago River. The references are many, from flying pigs and Miss Piggy comments to a taste for gold embellished interiors. Ultimately, this is a very rational design and is in direct contrast to the chaotic nature and bizarre antics of our current leadership.

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) has given us approval to replicate the original iconic Battersea pig in gold. Since we will have invested in the balloons, we intend to deploy the folly in other cities.

The costs associated with a unique event of this caliber are substantial. Floating four 30' x 15' balloons in an urban river canyon is technically challenging. Balloon fabrication, technical specialists, barge rental, rigging, prep costs, security, permitting fees, insurance, taxes, etc, will add up to a substantial sum. The cost of moving the exibit from city to city add to this as well. All collected donations will be designated to this project or be donated to charity.

We are designers creating visual commentary on the ridiculous nature of our current political environment. We are not radicals or activists. We see design as our path to reinforcing a sensible community. The project is a bold visual response to the loud, illogical and frequently hateful expressions that engulfed the elections and now define the activities of U.S. leadership. We see this folly as a gesture in support of those of more rational, optimistic and inclusive minds. We are proud and rational Americans.


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