winged monkeys are a product of 20th century American history.
As Baby Boomers, our parents were products of the Depression, the
Great War and the Atomic Bomb.
Our generation was nurtured through an age of prosperity, with outrageous
automobiles, the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System, rock and
roll, television, (the first to be weaned on TV), fabulous schools
and college for all (white).
History changed on the same day for everyone when John Kennedy was
Soon after, innocent American men were snatched from the womb and
drafted into an
unwarranted war. Vietnam was jungle terror beyond imagination, &
an atrocity riddled national shame. It is clearly evident that the
lesson’s of that conflict have yet to be learned. Many of
us exercised our rights as Americans when we aggressively opposed
the stupidity and greed that cost so many lives and destroyed our
once healthy American culture. We said “Make Love, Not War”
and our change in lifestyle was the solution. We did that and now
It’s been a lifetime and we’ve triggered profound change.
Today’s exhibit reflects that message.
The photo’s and prints here, expose a volatile culture buried
in history. Who blinked?
The flying monkeys are clearly love, not war, symbols of diversity
But most of all, Burlington’s winged monkeys are real. They’re
very, very real.
Look at them, and if you don’t believe me, ask a child.
Ask any child.
You’ll see it’s true.
Monkeys with wings keep us forever young.
Drink from the fountain.
exhibit is dedicated to:
M. Bailey Jr.
killed, serving his country, in
Quang Ngai, South Viet Nam,
on March 15, 1970 at the age of 24.