Congratulations this week to Jennifer for her Rainer Maria Rilke quote! “Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us.” [German: ” Vielleicht ist alles Schreckliche im tiefsten Grunde das Hilflose, das von uns Hilfe will.”] – Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet House of Cards, Season 4, Episode 13, 55:33 Title: Terror Description: “We do not fear terror. We are the terror.” The house of Claire and Frank Underwood appears to collapse, and then they utter these words. This climactic scene that ends the show’s fourth season, and we are left afraid and uncertain. A timely message given that, in today’s political climate, we are also left wondering whether there is anything past fear and uncertainty. Thanks again to all who contributed to make this a great series! We’ve had a lot of fun putting it out, and it’s been interesting to think through during this especially … Continue reading →

Announcement: This is the final entry in the Whispers of Power series. Thanks to all of you who have gotten involved so far! You’ve made it a great series. Remember: if your caption wins, it will be drawn into the partially finished artwork you see below, and your caption + the below image will become the final artwork, on which you will be listed as an official collaborator! You will also receive, by mail, a print of the final version. Good luck! House of Cards, Season 4, Episode 13, 55:33 Title: Terror Description: “We do not fear terror. We are the terror.” The house of Claire and Frank Underwood appears to collapse, and then they utter these words. This climactic scene that ends the show’s fourth season, and we are left afraid and uncertain. A timely message given that, in today’s political climate, we are also left wondering whether there is anything past fear and … Continue reading →

Congratulations this week to Jennifer M for her Shakespeare quote! “All the world’s a stage, / And all the men and women merely players.” – Shakespeare, As You Like It (Jennifer: Email us at aestheticsforbirds@gmail.com with your contact information to collect your prize!) House of Cards, Season 4, Episode 2, 11:38 Title: Show and Tell Description: Innocent waves to the crowd turn into something more ominous in this week’s drawing. After more fierce fighting, the Underwoods are back on stage again. They have vowed to fight for the presidency with Frank as President and Claire as VP, a teaming previously unthinkable. Have the rules changed? Have their cards? Next and final piece up tomorrow! Keep tabs on the project and contest at the project website here, or review the project over at the previous post here.

Announcement: This is the penultimate entry in the Whispers of Power series. Thanks to all of you who have gotten involved so far! You’ve made it a great series. And just a reminder for those of you who have wanted to contribute, but haven’t yet, we will be leaving the remaining contests open for two weeks rather than one. Remember: if your caption wins, it will be drawn into the partially finished artwork you see below, and your caption + the below image will become the final artwork, on which you will be listed as an official collaborator! You will also receive, by mail, a print of the final version. Good luck! House of Cards, Season 4, Episode 2, 11:38 Title: Show and Tell Description: Innocent waves to the crowd turn into something more ominous in this week’s drawing. After more fierce fighting, the Underwoods are back on stage again. They have vowed to fight for the presidency … Continue reading →