"Daniel Ellsberg" AWTT - by Robert Shetterly

Daniel Ellsberg had a role in releasing the Pentagon Papers, that helped bring awareness about the Vietnam War. 

Ellsberg has remained a vocal advocate for government transparency and accountability, and has expressed support for whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace and social justice, Ellsberg was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 2006 and the Olof Palme Prize in 2018.

Robert Shetterly is an American artist known for his series of portraits titled "Americans Who Tell the Truth," which features portraits of individuals who have spoken out against injustice and worked towards positive social change. Daniel Ellsberg is one of the many subjects of Shetterly's portraits, and the artist's goal is to use his art to inspire viewers to take action towards a more just and equitable world. Shetterly's portraits are known for their powerful depictions of his subjects' personalities and convictions, and they have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States.

Here Shetterly's portrait of Daniel Ellsberg is a calming depiction of someone who has given a lot of himself to fight against wrongs he saw being done. Shetterly's ability to capture Ellsberg's sense of purpose and conviction.

Two winners in this auction will be able to order a high quality portrait print of their choice from Robert Shetterly's website. 

Your bid for this art will support for MY HERO's Media Arts Education Programs serving young artists, writers and filmmakers and their heroes working for social justice, the environment and the rights of women and girls.