Joe Karlsson

“60th Anniversary of The Sound of Music - Artist Statement”

Seeds of Justice Exhibit
Minneapolis Federal Courthouse
Spring/Summer 2025

This piece reflects the ever-relevant struggle against authoritarianism, showing how ordinary families confront oppression. Just as justice must be nurtured to thrive, resistance begins in the home, with acts of courage that ripple through generations. By revisiting this scene from The Sound of Music, the piece serves as both a historical reflection and a call to vigilance, reminding us that standing against fascism is an enduring responsibility.