In Hail To The Chief!, Julia McLaurin reinterprets the formal, idealistic portraits of the men at the helm of our nation, peeling off their gloss and making them accessible to the everyday viewer. Based on research into the presidents, their behavior and actions, and the events that transpired during their respective tenures, McLaurin’s work offers viewers the chance to evaluate our leaders and our history, and to reflect on where the institution of the presidency may take us.
