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Gallery: Public artist G Clay Miller takes political messages, infuses with part-time art

By Sam Maller
G Clay Miller draws inspiration from conservative political pundits for several of his portraits.
G Clay Miller draws inspiration from conservative political pundits for several of his portraits. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller inspects an initial draft of his portrait of President Barack Obama.
Miller inspects an initial draft of his portrait of President Barack Obama. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller rips tape while preparing tape while preparing portraits of several political figures.
Miller rips tape while preparing tape while preparing portraits of several political figures. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Strips of tape serve as the backbone to hold Miller's portraits together.
Strips of tape serve as the backbone to hold Miller's portraits together. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller cuts the figures out of his selected portrait subjects. Miller, an Obama supporter, uses him as a symbol of a charismatic leader.
Miller cuts the figures out of his selected portrait subjects. Miller, an Obama supporter, uses him as a symbol of a charismatic leader. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
A detail of Miller's work station. Among other mediums, he often uses tape in his public pieces.
A detail of Miller's work station. Among other mediums, he often uses tape in his public pieces. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
MIller inspects his portrait of Glenn Beck before hanging.
MIller inspects his portrait of Glenn Beck before hanging. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Portrait of G Clay Miller, a public artist.
Portrait of G Clay Miller, a public artist. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Upon completing his pieces, Miller rolled up his portraits, cleaned his work station and left unceremoniously.
Upon completing his pieces, Miller rolled up his portraits, cleaned his work station and left unceremoniously. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
A detail of Miller's portrait of Bill O'Reilly.
A detail of Miller's portrait of Bill O'Reilly. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller hangs his portrait of Glenn Beck, the last of his three conservative figures.
Miller hangs his portrait of Glenn Beck, the last of his three conservative figures. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller prepares his portrait of President Obama in front of Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.
Miller prepares his portrait of President Obama in front of Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller puts the finishing touches on his portrait of President Obama.
Miller puts the finishing touches on his portrait of President Obama. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Miller examines his final products.
Miller examines his final products. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on February 5, 2013 at 1:27 am

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