Local New York Artist Jota Te, displays in Warde Nasse Gallery in Soho, his Gorillas in Suits installation, a political statement regarding Wall Street corruption.
With the primary season upon us, potential voters are voicing their opinions on which candidates they support via digital and face to face word of mouth. But, when it comes to having an opinion on someone, no one is more polarizing than businessman and Republican front runner Donald Trump.
Many of New York City’s urban artists have been hitting the streets and galleries painting murals and canvases to send a message of opposition for Trump. One artist in particular has used his popularity to create a new movement — one he satirically calls the “Dump Trump Bowel Movement.” And from the look of the support he is getting from his peers and the public alike, this campaign to rid the political world of the former Apprentice star may actually gain momentum just in time for the general election.
“It’s not politics, it’s common sense,” said prankster and political artist Hanksy, the leader of the movement.