mixed media clay bird, limestone base; 16x13x8″
“‘Equal Justice Under the Claw’ critiques power and the erosion of justice in America. Its oversized head reflects Trump’s inflated ego, while gold-touched wings suggest his excess. A flimsy paper crown symbolizes unstable, imagined kingship. Gripped in its talons, Lady Liberty, once a beacon of freedom, appears imperiled, representing the erosion of American ideals. The piece warns how justice—and the promise of justice—falters when authority is driven by vanity instead of compassion.”
ARTIST BIO: Karen Heyl is a stone sculptor known for her expressive stone carvings and her signature ceramic birds, which she calls Avian Vessels. She was introduced to stone sculpture at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in the 1970’s. She has earned multiple Cincinnati art awards for her craftsmanship and artistic innovation. Karen’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States, celebrated for its blend of natural form, texture, and quiet narrative presence.