RESIST MUCH

Fringe’s painting Resist Much features one of his his signature handwritten messages: “Resist much, obey little” — the famous words of American poet Walt Whitman. The phrase encourages independent thinking, questioning authority, and resisting blind conformity. The image of Alice in Wonderland surrounded by a sea of White Rabbits brings this idea to life. Rather than appearing as a timid young girl, Alice emerges as surprised but confident, determined, and unafraid to stand apart from the crowd.