Pussy Riot by barryjeffer
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On February 21, 2012, five members of the group staged a performance on the soleas of Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Their actions were stopped by church security officials. By evening, they had turned it into a music video entitled "Punk Prayer - Mother of God, Chase Putin Away!". The women said their protest was directed at the Orthodox Church leader's support for Putin during his election campaign.
On March 3, 2012, two of the group members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, were arrested and charged with hooliganism. A third member, Yekaterina Samutsevich, was arrested on March 16. Denied bail, they were held in custody until their trial began in late July. On August 17, 2012, the three members were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, and each was sentenced to two years imprisonment. Two other members of the group, who escaped arrest after February's protest, reportedly left Russia fearing persecution. On October 10, following an appeal, Samutsevich was freed on probation, her sentence suspended. The sentences of the other two women were upheld. In late October 2012, Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova were separated and sent to prison.
This isn't the upload I had intended for today, but after watching the HBO documentary on this group I felt compelled.
Comments (53)
Lenord
I remember this incident, I rememember thinking how odd...I mean I'm no expert on things Russian but it was Marx who Shunned all Religion and made it a Non Factor where the Government was concerned. So what is Putin doing, enlisting the Orthodoxy to Bolster his position as Dictator....Ya think that Punk in North Korea is a Loose Cannon, Putin is one Scarey Russian Bear, he needs to be Sanctioned Peace
theprojectionist
Good one Seth,quite a story this eh.
bluart
very interesting composition and a great action of support for these girls,excellent work
GrandmaT
Excellent work!
Razor42
Cool social commentary render!
Richardphotos
I recall hearing it in the net news. superb dedication
bakapo
a wonderful tribute to those brave girls. well done.
byteline
And now, let's rock. Great tribute and very well done!
Celart
Great job
renecyberdoc
erdogan in turkey,the taliban in afghanistan,the nsa shitheads in the usa,the neo nazis in germany,putin and his clan,mc carthy,big brother everywhere. we are getting close to the edge man,a revolution is in the air.
UteBigSmile
~ Love it a lot - This image realy rock's ~
JuliSonne
Of course I followed the events to Pussy Riot. Although there has been the "perestroika" in Russia, nothing has changed on the style of leadership. The human have here no freedom of opinion. To help the girls (the judgments annul), we have collected signatures on various events and sent to Putin to strengthen the external pressure. "Where injustice is law, resistance is a duty" (Bertold Brecht) Your image is OUTSTANDIND!!!!!!
Domi48
I have followed the sad story of these women in Mr Putin's paradise. Useful evocation and nice image!
Nonsolum
OK, to support you and the cause, promise that I put a framed picture of Obelix the french Deux par Dieu " desecrating the Orthodoxy " in a next composition. :-p;-) ...Da difende a so libertÃ
Pierrot_Lunaire
Yep, I knew about this notice that doesn't need many comments, great tribute to these girls and their courageous attitude. Well done my friend!
Navi
You've depicted them very well I think :)
tigertim
Great art. Yeah an interesting story to follow...incarceration seems more to do with anti state than church!
Tracesl
wonderfully done and sad that freedom of expression is still not known the world over
LBJ2
Cool render and image, Seth. And you are right, it is a world event. Also a story about how authorities abuse power. Great work and statement.
4udreamcatcher
Awesomeness!
MagikUnicorn
Stunning creation
adorety
My boss told me about that documentary, I should really see it for myself. Putin has turned Russia back by 50 years. The crazy thing is, if we were posting this stuff in Russia today, there'd probably be a knock on the door tomorrow! Thanks for sharing this and great image.
boobunny
That is really awesome. You did an outstanding job on this piece of art. Great story too.