Time Transforms Christine Blasey Ford's Testimony Into A Powerful Cover Portrait

Ed Mazza

The newest edition of Time magazine features the instantly iconic image of Christine Blasey Ford being sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.

But it’s not a photograph.

Instead, the image was recreated using the haunting words from her testimony as she detailed her sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court.

Here’s the original moment:

(Photo: POOL New / Reuters)
(Photo: POOL New / Reuters)

Here’s the Time cover, which CNN’s Brian Stelter said was drawn by hand by artist John Mavroudis:

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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in by committee chairman Chuck Grassley, (R-Iowa).
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in by committee chairman Chuck Grassley, (R-Iowa).
Rachel Mitchell, counsel for Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, questions Christine Blasey Ford as Republican senators Mike Crapo, Jeff Flake, Ben Sasse, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and John Cornyn listen during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Rachel Mitchell, counsel for Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, questions Christine Blasey Ford as Republican senators Mike Crapo, Jeff Flake, Ben Sasse, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and John Cornyn listen during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Christine Blasey Ford is the first of three women to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. This week, two additional women have also accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. 
Christine Blasey Ford is the first of three women to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. This week, two additional women have also accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. 
A protester displays a note on her hand that reads 'No More' while demonstrating.
A protester displays a note on her hand that reads 'No More' while demonstrating.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y) cries as Christine Blasey Ford testifies. Blasey described "the uproarious laughter between the [Kavanaugh and Mark Judge]” as her most vivid memory from the alleged assault.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y) cries as Christine Blasey Ford testifies. Blasey described "the uproarious laughter between the [Kavanaugh and Mark Judge]” as her most vivid memory from the alleged assault.
Joy Gerhard, of Seattle, cries in the Hart Senate Office Building atrium as she listens on her phone to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testimony.
Joy Gerhard, of Seattle, cries in the Hart Senate Office Building atrium as she listens on her phone to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testimony.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., cries as Christine Blasey Ford testifies. 
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., cries as Christine Blasey Ford testifies. 
Demonstrators hug as they protest against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Demonstrators hug as they protest against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks as Christine Blasey Ford testifies.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks as Christine Blasey Ford testifies.
During a separate exchange, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), asked Blasey, &ldquo;Dr. Ford, with what degree of certainty do you believe Brett Kavanaugh assaulted you?&rdquo;<br /><br />&ldquo;100 percent,&rdquo; she responded.
During a separate exchange, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), asked Blasey, “Dr. Ford, with what degree of certainty do you believe Brett Kavanaugh assaulted you?”

“100 percent,” she responded.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) listens as Blasey testifies.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) listens as Blasey testifies.
Christine Blasey Ford speaks with her lawyer Michael Bromwich.&nbsp;
Christine Blasey Ford speaks with her lawyer Michael Bromwich. 
Prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questions professor Christine Blasey Ford.
Prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questions professor Christine Blasey Ford.

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