In 1969, the country was deep into the controversial Vietnam War, a conflict that many young people vehemently opposed. It was also the era of the civil rights movement, a period of great unrest and protest. Woodstock was an opportunity for people to escape into music and spread a message of unity and peace.
US Flag 1812 “Woodstock”
Acrylic on canvas15 x 24 in, 38 x 61 cm2021