Heels Up Harris 

Dave Macdowell created "Heels Up Harris" with paint and ink, using the flatness of the paper as the foundation for a riotous rendering of Kamala Harris as the Joker. This drawing is made with great skill. The artist controls their materials, yet does so in an unfussy way. The combination of careful attention to light and shade and the quick gestures of the 'HA HA HA' in the background, and the 'Smoke Weed Everyday' badge, make this image dynamic. What’s most striking is how the artist combined traditional and counter-cultural themes. By combining a politician, Kamala Harris, with a comic book supervillain and drug references, Macdowell creates a satirical commentary on politics and culture. Macdowell challenges us to consider what happens when a politician is seen through the lens of popular culture, using these references to blur the lines between political critique and artistic expression. Ultimately, the strength of "Heels Up Harris" lies in its visual impact, as it encourages us to look beyond established categories and question the relationship between art, politics, and social commentary.