Title
Love + Rage on an Upside Down US Flag
Coverage
1519 12th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Description
U.S. flag draped, upside down, on plywood where the entrance to the East Precinct usually is. "Love + Rage BLM" is written across the stripes in black spray paint.
Quote in small print sharpie under the word "Rage." The Quote reads "'Do not let anyone quench your fire. Do not let them dismiss your love nor pacify your rage. My Love, DO NOT WATER YOURSELF DOWN.' Charlie Landeros. Murdered by EPD while picking up children from school January 11th 2019."
Quote in small print sharpie under the word "Rage." The Quote reads "'Do not let anyone quench your fire. Do not let them dismiss your love nor pacify your rage. My Love, DO NOT WATER YOURSELF DOWN.' Charlie Landeros. Murdered by EPD while picking up children from school January 11th 2019."
Source
Displaying a flag upside down is symbolic of great distress in the midst of danger to life or property. In this instance, it may be correct to say that the flag is representing the distress felt by American people as a result of police corruption, brutality, and the murders of so many Black people.
Publisher
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
Date
Contributor
SE
Identifier
UAM-GF_1460
Original Format
Graffiti
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