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You Are My Superhero
Exploring Classic American Superhero Iconography
While most [of] the superheroes represented in this exhibit have been around for more than 50 years, the concept goes back to Greek and Hindu Gods and Goddesses; to Beowolf and the Scarlet Pumpernel. Strong, clever beings with uncanny abilities have always inhabited literature. Their stories are about who were area, where we come from and why we are here.
Of this current crop of superheroes, some have perfect principles and clear motivations; some are flawed and more than a little frightening -- many have undergone 'makeovers' that mirror how we perceive ourselves and our increasingly complex world.
We dream of being powerful. We dream of being safe. And each one of us wants to overcome our own flawed character and imperfect past to achieve something in the world. People create superheroes that reflect basic human desires; to be good, and to do good.
Technically, superheroes are defined by possession of a superpower, an alter ego/secret identity, a costume and a sigil or sign. However, we would like to recognize the superheroes who may not possess those traits, but do have the altruistic motivations that made this exhibit possible:
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Tim Cottrill, Scott Cozzolino, CreativeFuse Initiative, James Dicke II, Jake Flannery, Bob Fritchie, Vince Giarrano, The Handmade Dayton ETSY Team, Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, Matt Miller, Mark Newport, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Marian Peters, Mike Peters, Molly Peters, Jack Wayne Poland, Holley Thompson, Larry Thompson, and Jason Young |