The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 21, 2025

The county wanted to widen the road in front of my home. They planned to cut down several oak trees, build a bigger bridge and "improve" the area so more cars could get through. To stop them we organized a neighborhood association and hired a lawyer. Community action works if you hire a lawyer. Tri-Valley Area, Northern California

1969–1975
(American, b. 1938)
Image: 19.1 x 24.1 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.); Paper: 20.3 x 25.2 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Location: Not on view
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2016.509