The tiny body of the signature reflects his dissatisfaction with his ordinary, earth-bound self while the soaring upper zone reflects his boundless aspirations. It was all about the things he wanted to do and the things that he still hoped to achieve.
What a hooha – over a signature no less! But then it isn’t just any signature. It is the august signature of America’s newly appointed Treasury Secretary, Jack Lew. And it will be gracing the face…
It’s fascinating to see how the mind can introduce graphic images into our signatures. It’s a striking example of how a deep involvement with any interest such as ballet will find it’s expressive outlet in our handwriting.