Who can forget the iconic poster of Barack Obama that was widely circulated during the 2008 Presidential elections? This silkscreen, created by Shepard Fairey, became the symbol of the campaign along with the motto: "Yes, we can!" The colors used already conjure up the idea of a patriotic president, as only blue, white, and red are used in the image. Obama's face is upturned, looking ahead and upward with a subtle smile in spite of his serious gaze. He seems to be looking to a future full of hope, as the bold, capitalized words beneath him show. A viewer could see him as a man who would not only bring hope and a bright future, but would inspire it in others in his role as president. After the rocky term of George Bush, people in the nation were looking for someone young and determined to turn things around, to bring the change that Barack Obama promised in his campaign. The symbol of his campaign, the sunrise over the red and white stripes, shows the dawn of a new era, and this idea so possessed voters that it is no wonder that Obama was elected president. With inspirational, encouraging posters like this that epitomized him as the bringer and embodiment of hope, how could he lose?
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