Gallery: Public artist G Clay Miller takes political messages, infuses with part-time art
By Sam Maller
By Sam Maller
Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
G Clay Miller draws inspiration from conservative political pundits for several of his portraits.
Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller inspects an initial draft of his portrait of President Barack Obama.
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Miller rips tape while preparing tape while preparing portraits of several political figures.
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Strips of tape serve as the backbone to hold Miller's portraits together.
Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller cuts the figures out of his selected portrait subjects. Miller, an Obama supporter, uses him as a symbol of a charismatic leader.
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A detail of Miller's work station. Among other mediums, he often uses tape in his public pieces.
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MIller inspects his portrait of Glenn Beck before hanging.
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Portrait of G Clay Miller, a public artist.
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Upon completing his pieces, Miller rolled up his portraits, cleaned his work station and left unceremoniously.
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A detail of Miller's portrait of Bill O'Reilly.
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Miller hangs his portrait of Glenn Beck, the last of his three conservative figures.
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Miller prepares his portrait of President Obama in front of Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.
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Miller puts the finishing touches on his portrait of President Obama.
Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller examines his final products.