"buddhist swastika and greek columns"

by Reid Olson

Oil on Canvas

"buddhist swastika and greek columns" is a picture of just that. The Buddhist swastika is a symbol of good luck and greetings. The Greek columns are a symbol of the pursuit of knowledge. I understand that many people will think that this is an image of a Nazi swastika. I did paint it in military colors (green, red, black) and expect this misinterpretation. This is a piece about jumping to conclusions before getting the full picture.