As much as we try and downplay them, it’s apparent that symbols carry a great weight in our culture. Whether it be a flag, a statue, a logo, or anything else, symbols have the power to rally a people together or tear them apart; a truth known all too well in the state of Mississippi. After years of public outcry, Mississippi recently retired its flag which featured the battle flag of the Confederacy and is now in a heavily publicized process to select a new banner that unifies the populace. 

One flag that has garnered significant support is the Great River Flag designed by Micah Whitson, who joins us on this episode of The Weight. A southern expatriate, Micah launched an online art store called “The Old Try” with the purpose of uplifting the South and connecting those who call it home. This purpose is reflected in the Great River Flag, a design uniquely purposed to go beyond just a simple banner, but rather being used in a multitude of formats that celebrates some of the hidden gems of Mississippi culture. 

Micah talks to Eddie and Chris about how his passion to uplift the beauty of southern culture led him to design his state flag submission. He reflects on the power of representation and the role that aesthetics play in cultivating a sense of unity and pride. As a man of deep faith, he also shares the role that the teachings of Jesus Christ play in shaping his work. 

Resources:

Learn more about the Great River Flag and the many utilizations the branding can provide: https://greatriverflag.com/

Check out Micah’s other work on his online shop The Old Try.

https://theoldtry.com/

Follow Micah on the web: https://micahwhitson.com/

Follow The Old Try on Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOldTry/?ref=br_rs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoldtry/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOldTry

Follow The Great River Flag on Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatriverflag/

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