Click below to watch the trailer and join the team:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameshoot/liberty-a-film-about-art-disability-and-freedom-for-all
Gretchen’s journey as an artist was shaped by a horrific car accident at the age of 16, which nearly took her life and left her paralyzed. Through this experience, she developed a deep understanding of resilience and compassion, fueling her mission to use art as a tool for change. Her experiences ultimately led her to create Liberty Leading the Animals, a painting that challenges us to rethink liberation—not just for ourselves, but for all beings. Now, you can be a part of this stunning new film that showcases Gretchen's extraordinary journey. For over six years, she has been meticulously painting Liberty Leading the Animals, a breathtaking 13-foot-wide re-imagining of Eugène Delacroix’s iconic Liberty Leading the People. In her version, animals stand alongside an allegorical female figure, symbolizing a powerful call for freedom, justice, and compassion. Now, meet the artist behind the film: Gretchen Ryan!