or how they are listening to the people
Jan Theuninck, a Belgian abstract painter and poet born in Zonnebeke on June 7, 1954, is known for his thematic explorations of historical and contemporary issues. His work often delves into the legacies of World War I, colonialism (both old and new), international migration, pacifism, the Holocaust, and the Jewish experience. Theuninck's style is abstract, using acrylic on canvas to evoke emotional and political commentary through layered, evocative forms."Eavesdropping," created in 2025, is one of his recent pieces that fits this vein, critiquing modern surveillance and state overreach. The painting visually interprets themes of intrusion and control, drawing parallels to revelations by whistleblowers like Edward Snowden about unlawful government surveillance programs. The artist himself describes the work as a reflection on "how they are listening to the people," highlighting the tension between loyalty and perceived criminality in an era of mass data collection.
The courts have ruled repeatedly that the programs Snowden revealed were unlawful, and likely unconstitutional—a violation of your rights. - what they call loyalty is a crime.
