The Revolution Will Be Live

by Anne Metz (RSS feed)
May 2nd 2006 at 8:06PM

Being a revolutionary ain't easy. First, there's all of that boring theory you have to learn. Then, there's all that stuff about "collectivity" and "the worker" that you also have to believe, at least somewhat whole-heartedly.

Ss if things couldn't get worse, you will also probably have to start dressing like a revolution. If you ask me, as a group, revolutionaries are quite possible the most poorly dressed political element. The exception, of course, is Che Guevara's beret, which is a definite 'do'. But aside from Che's headwear, revolutionaries are a pretty badly-heeled lot.

But now, thanks to Chinese painter, Zhu Yao-Hui, you too can become a revolutionary! (And the best part is that you don't even have to leave your couch!)

All you have to do is select the size and the format of the painting that you would like out of the 16 vintage options offered. Then send the artist a couple of photographs of yourself in a position that vaguely emulates the figure in the original poster. After about two weeks, you will receive your new portrait in the mail.

Starting at $149, these hand-painting revolutionary posters are the easiest way to roll with the big comrades, without actually having to do or believe anything.

Viva la revolution, baby!

Tags: chinese, commission, mao, painting, portrait, realism