Cali Thornhill DeWitt’s new body of work takes it departure in recent American history. The series consists of 29 vintage Stars & Stripes, with flock lettering, in various sizes and from various time periods and places. Each work refers to a specific event in American history, from the death of Marilyn Monroe to the Waco siege, Elvis’ comeback concert, the cult of the Manson Family, Traci Lords’ underage porn, the Unabomber and the trial of O.J. Simpson.

29 Flags investigates and reflects on events that mesmerized America and the rest of the world. These are not all major events seen in the harsh light of history, but mass media made them unavoidable and pushed them into the real of common western consciousness. These are all stories that we watched unfold in what seemed like real time. DeWitt deconstructs these moments, his language a mixture of haiku poetry, TV shop, breaking news and text message. He facilitates a memorial of moments. A wake for 29 Flags. 

With an introduction by Jesper Elg of V1 Gallery and an essay by William Pym.

First Edition of 500 copies / 15 cm x22 cm / 80 pages / Soft cover, perfect bound
Published February 2017 / ISBN: 978-87-996628-0-7