AngryAmericanUSA
A Sculpture by Eric Herrmann & His Friends
Are you pissed about Fuel Prices? Well I sure am! I make my living off of motorsports, and it’s sure affecting everything I’ve worked so hard for.
Farmers, Truckers, Racers, we’re all in the same fix, and it’s not good.
I thought I’d do something about it, the only way I know how. Through my artwork. So here you have a work in progress. I can’t take all the credit, as it’s become a joint effort. (no pun intended) My biker friends have donated bike parts for the base, Cave Creek Welding did the welding, Rich came up with the idea of the POW MIA bracelet, Ray, the vet, has given me a number of ideas. So I’ll be painting more tattoos and adding accessories to the AngryAmericanUSA as he begins to tour the country. The first stop is Sturgis, and the next is Milwaukee for Harley’s 105th Anniversary. Stop on by and give me some input. We’re all pretty pissed off at the way things are and I think this is a good way to show it.
My basic concept is the Angry American, a mere skeleton of his former self, with a fuel can handcuffed to his arm. I’ve lettered fuel prices on the can, in five year increments, since 1959 (the start of the Vietnam War) to the present. Motor parts lie at his feet, rusted, as he can’t afford to drive anymore. Tangled in barbed wire, and struggling to stand, this patriot will not give up. He proudly carries the flag, and will give his right arm for the USA. His right arm is tattooed with military significance. I’ll do his left arm with personal significance. Mom, his girlfriends or wife’s name, children…
Like all art, there will be a time when it’s complete. But not just yet. Who knows where this will go. But keep in touch and sign my mailing list. I’ll keep you informed about developments with the AngryAmerican. You can also get straight to the facts by going to www.AngryAmericanUSA.com. Later.
Eric