Invitation to the Presidential Inauguration of 2009

Invitation to “Attend and Participate” from The Presidential Inaugural Committee for the Inauguration of Barrack H. Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Washington, D.C. Tuesday, 20th January, 2009. Raised thermographic print. 2008, c.e.

This invitation, printed by a “Thermographic” method resembles an intaglio, or a raised, copperplate engraving. In spite of its formality it mentions no specific events, simply encouraging the recipient “participate” on public streets and through utilization of public, temporary sanitation facilities, but rather is an acknowledgment of the campaign supporters of the candidates in question from the 2008 electoral season. Its aims appear to be the excitement of citizens support for, and feelings involvement in, the new administration.