Jackson Bailey Art Museum

Jackson Bailey on Freedom...
"I usually don’t make copies of anything like I did the statue, but I had to do that painting because I believe so strongly that this country will fall just like Rome did if we don’t turn our morals around. I love this country dearly and I think we should all celebrate how blessed we are to have the freedom to worship. That’s why we left England and came to this country."

Jackson Bailey on his painting America...
"I see first a beautiful Indian girl, which I feel to be the true first American. When you see the painting you will notice a crown upside down on her flowing long black hair against her red tinted skin. The crown being placed as it is means "royalty", but an upright crown indicated "ruler". Sitting on her shoulder is a fluttering white dove indicating peace. In her arm you will note she holds the Holy Bible against her heart... you will also see that she is draped in the American flag. Last but not least you will note the knee high boots, which in the First World War as illustrated indicated war... meaning she will fight if she has to."