Creativity After Combat Main MenuExhibitionEvents and ProgrammingWhat is the Escalette Collection of Art?Jessica Bocinskia602570e86f7a6936e40ab07e0fddca6eccf4e9b
Hard Landing
1media/2020.1.10_thumb.jpg2020-02-05T18:42:15+00:00Jessica Bocinskia602570e86f7a6936e40ab07e0fddca6eccf4e9b11David Wischer, Hard Landing, Serigraph, 2013. Purchased with funds from the Escalette Endowment.plain2020-02-05T18:42:15+00:00Jessica Bocinskia602570e86f7a6936e40ab07e0fddca6eccf4e9b
1media/2020.1.10.jpgmedia/2020.1.10.jpg2020-02-05T23:45:42+00:00Hard Landing by David Wischer2plain2020-02-11T22:06:25+00:00 Veteran: Arturo J., US Marine Corps
Artist Statement: I was introduced to Arturo in an email and we exchanged hellos. The next email I received included a gripping story of fear, chaos, smoke, fire, life, death, and the smell of burning fuels. Marines were trained for these conditions during the Vietnam Era. After a routine lunch break, a loud trembling voice came over the intercom. An immediate emergency situation was in progress. In an instant, Arturo was commanded to save lives, which he did with tremendous courage. Spiritually, he saw a vision of his mother, and she told him, in Spanish, “lt’ll be okay, son.” And it was. Arturo was meritoriously promoted and was given Inspector responsibilities, but post-traumatic scars, unfortunately, are a part of life for veterans. Arturo is a perfect example of bravery and commitment, and I am so thankful for this collaborative experience. I learned a lot from Arturo, and I hope he’s proud of this work.
