Hand embroidered, raw edge block applique, metal findings, mounted on a canvas frame. Iconic image of Stalin, with Trump hair, and an American flag in distress.
Completed September 30, 2017
Size 12" x 12"
This piece was created for an exhibit with the Textile Study Group of New York, RED (at the Noho M55 Gallery in December 2017)
After embroidering the basic outline and adding the ridiculous Trump hair,
I shopped for ribbons that looked 'military style', and some metal findings I could use as 'awards' and other decorations on the jacket.
The awards represent some of his hateful policies and characteristics: From left to right: The elephant for GOP support, the butterfly for climate change denial, the baby for his tweet tantrums, the skull and cross bones for his elimination of EPA protections and poisoning of the environment, and a bra for his misogynistic treatment of women.
Finally, the background is quilted with an upside down American flag, indicating the distress of our nation. So much so, that stars are actually falling off the flag (representing states making policy to directly contradict policies of this administration)
I hope this nightmare ends soon. In the meantime, I will continue to make protest art.
Peace,
Paula
