Originally posted on January 19, 2018
I am an artist who first started with mixed media collage and then moved to contemporary abstract art. I have found the merging of the two a perfect vehicle for political art. I love the idea that from afar my paintings could be just another abstract painting but upon coming closer more is revealed.
An interesting analogy for what is happening in our country…. we are being called to look deeper at what is occurring in this dangerous Trump era.
From Russian meddling in our election, which not many people (especially Republicans) seem very interested in pursuing, to the dismantling of health and safety regulations, the falling international opinion about our country and this administration’s obvious preference for rich, white Americans, I could go on and on…..climate change, gerrymandering, voter suppression – yes, we have a lot that is under attack.
In spite of being Triggered by Trump it is incumbent upon all responsible Americans to take a closer look at what is emanating from Washington DC that impacts all of us.
It seemed an appropriate time to share this post, considering that yesterday, January 26, 2024, DJT was found liable for $83 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll in her second defamation case against him. In case you are not familiar with this case, back in May of 2023 a Manhattan jury found DJT liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million in damages. You can actually read that juries verdict here.
Yes, that is right, the former president of the United States, now the top GOP contender to run against President Joe Biden in November, was found responsible by a NY jury of sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll in a dressing room of a NY department store 30 years ago. They also found him liable for defaming her. No surprise, he couldn’t keep his mouth shut and continued to defame her even after he had to pay $5 million. In this new trial only defamation was at issue since DJT had already been found liable for sexual assault. When you brag that you’re a billionaire and flaunt the law, juries assume they need to hit you with something big to get your attention, like $83.3 million.
Even when you’re a star, there can be repercussions…
