The Red, White and the Blues Trilogy

Experience the profound emotional depth and historical commentary of The Red, White and the Blues Trilogy, a masterful three-piece fine art series by award-winning visual artist Brenda Hillman. Lovingly hand-rendered in colored pencil, this evocative trilogy stands as a powerful response to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina—capturing the raw disappointment, stranded hope, and uncertain tomorrow of American citizens waiting for a government rescue that came much too late.

The trilogy weaves a narrative of collective grief through three distinct focal points:
• The Innocence: A heartbreaking portrait of a young child with hands clasped tightly in prayer.
• The Brotherhood: A diverse gathering of men, anchored by a soldier with a single, poignant tear slipping down his cheek.
• The Sisterhood: A powerful, diverse collective of women weathering the storm together.

Bound together by a haunting background of rising blue waters that drowned out dreams and promise, each subject is draped in symbolic red, white, and blue garments. Styled after the American flag, these outfits serve as a beautiful yet sobering reminder that these resilient souls were fellow Americans, deeply let down in a time of crisis.

Acquisition Formats Available:

• Complete Limited-Edition Giclée Print Set ($600.00): Bring the entire three-piece narrative into your collection with archival-quality reproductions. This complete set of three prints is individually inspected, numbered, and personally hand-signed by Brenda Hillman.

• The Original Masterpiece Trilogy (Only 1 Set Available - $1,500.00): Acquire the unique, physical original creation directly from Brenda Hillman’s studio. Hand-rendered in colored pencil on 9x12 sheets, this one-of-a-kind three-piece original set comes expertly matted, beautifully framed, and personally hand-signed by the artist. 

Specifications:
• Set Count: 3 distinct pieces included in both formats
• Dimensions: 9" x 12" per original piece
• Medium: Colored Pencil (Original Masterpieces)
• Art Style: Ethnic Expressionism / Narrative Fine Art
• Authentication: Includes an official, serialized Certificate of Authenticity.
• Fulfillment: Securely packaged and shipped directly from the studio of Brenda Hillman.