Egyptian Revolution as Seen On TV, or Bad Art: the Reflux

Just like with the protests in Iran following their elections in 2009, I can't stop watching the footage from the Egyptian protests. It's amazing to be able to watch the raw tape in nearly real time. Ok, so i got the 'ol art supplies out... Of course, mousepads, shirts and coffee mugs are available in the Gift Shop or by Tweet (just make sure to use the Jan25#.)



This is from the protests on Tuesday, January 25th.







This is an image of a protester being hit by a molotov cocktail. This is was 4:37 AM EET on the 6th Oct Bridge in Cairo. The protester in the background was able to turn and pat down the flames to extinguish them, while the protester in the foreground moved away and then used the classic stop-drop-and-roll technique. Both continued to participate in the running battle that night to control a section of elevated freeway overlooking an entrance into Tahrir Square.







I'm not sure exactly when this one occurred. It was actually during the day. When i saw this image on the video i was watching, i immediately hit pause to draw it. It's almost cliche; i mean of course every revolution is going to have someone who climbs up somewhere high and waves the flag. It's like an abacus, you can count on it. i loved how this picture shows all the interests vying for influence over Egypt's future: the people, the state, religion, peace, and maybe the dawn of a new day.