Anti-Trump Protests Take Creative Turn in Houston

With so many recent rallies against decisions made at the city, state and federal level, it makes sense that creativity will eventually go beyond the font choices and slogans of protest signs and banners. In Houston, Matt Adams (president of the Visual Arts Alliance, art blogger and collector), called on artists to take action by participating in a one-night-only juried exhibit on April 29 titled “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond,” which was curated by Adams. It appears that artists far and wide are “mad as hell” and they’re “not going to take this anymore!” For more information, visit thefirst100daysartistsrespond.com.

“George Sand,” pen and pencil on magazine cutting by Reinaldo Egusquiza, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“American Liberty Leading the People,” seven silver gelatin prints by Gary Watson, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit gwatson4x5.com.
“Never Forget!,” a manipulated digital photograph by Marjorie Silverstein, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Wall of Expression,” a photograph by Lyn Sullivan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit LynSullivan.com.
“Wall of Unity,” a photograph by Lynn Sullivan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit LynSullivan.com.
“The Butterfly Effect: Be the Wings,” a poster by Marsha Glickman, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit marshaglickman.com.
“Body Language,” acrylic on paper by Tamara Lee, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about the artist, visit tamaramillerlee.com. (Not for sale.)
“Believe Me,” metal leaf and plastic alphabet letters by William Gerrish, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit williamgerrish.com.
“Manbabytalk,” metal leaf and plastic alphabet letters by William Gerrish, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit williamgerrish.com.
“Not Visa for you,” a collage of photos over a mirror by Silvia Majocchi, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about the artist, visit majocchi.com. (Not for sale.)
“Confrontation,” an acrylic on canvas by Valentina Kisseleva, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Prayers for the Brown,” earthenware and mixed media by Esmeralda Sanchez, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“The American Tsar (TOLBOR),” ink, chalk and crayon by Martha Carson, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“This Is Unbelievable,” four panels of acrylic, medium and phototransfer by Lisa Goodrich, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Reversing The Roles,” shoe polish, marker, gold leaf, graphite and pigment by Stephanie Gonzalez, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit stephaniegonzalez.net.
“The Enemy,” silk screen on mirror, gold frame and plaque by Andy Dearwater, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit dearwaterfineart.com.
“Tweetster,” graphite and other mixed medias by Nancy Grob, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Untitled,” an acrylic on canvas by Agnes Bourely, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit agnesbourely.fr.
“In Order to Form a More Perfect Union,” a photograph by Janet Roe, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit janetroephotography.com.
“Steel Feminist,” a steel creation by Joanne Kendall, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit jkendallart.com.
“Trust Me,” ink and acrylic on paper by Tamara Lee, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about the artist, visit tamaramillerlee.com. (Not for sale.)
“Alternative Facts,” a mixed media mobile on steel stand by Joanne Kendall, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit jkendallart.com.
“January 21, 2017,” 3-D mixed media by Valerie Gudell, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit behance.net/vmg.
“tRump,” oil on panel by Kathy Drago, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit KathyDragoArt.com.
“Bulletin No. 40 (Jumping Ship in the New World),” an Epson Ultrachrome on Baryta by Josh Alan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit joshalanADM.com.
“Repeal and Replace,” photography and archival pigment print by Rebecca Finley, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit rebeccafinleyphoto.com.
“Trump Portrait in Shredded Constitution,” paper on enameled panel by Erik Hagen, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit erikhagenstudio.com.
“Bad Perro,” gouache, coffee and ink by Allison Johnston, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit fuzzygrapefruit.com.
“Gaia Grieving,” oxy-acetylene welded mild steel by Tom Gingras, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit tomgingras,ma.com.
“Bite Me,” acrylic on canvas by Valentina Kisseleva, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Hidden Power,” graphite on paper by donna e. perkins, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit donnaeperkins.com.
“A House Divided,” oil on canvas by John Slaby, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit johnslaby.com.
“Redacted Oath of Office 3,” inkjet on paper by Felipe Contreras, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit felipecontreras.studio.
“Redacted Oath of Office 1,” inkjet on paper by Felipe Contreras, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit felipecontreras.studio.
“Don’t Give Up, Persist,” graphic design by Sarah Gish, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit gishcreative.com.
“Codi and the Bathroom Dilemma,” photography and archival pigment print by Rebecca Finley, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit rebeccafinleyphoto.com.
“A Woman’s Place,” archival print on paper by Elizabeth Brossa, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit elizabethbrossa.net.
“Truth and Justice,” acrylic painting on stretched canvas by Patrick Palmer, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit patrickpalmerart.com.
“Will This House Survive?,” encaustic and mixed media by Lynn Hogan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“A Comprehensive Look,” photography, collage and pen by Reinaldo Egusquiza, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Make America Regret Again,” latex on particle board by Anat Ronen, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit anatronen.com.
“The Donald With His Ass in a Bowl of Blueberries,” neocolor crayon by Deborah Morris, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit dmorrisstudios.com.
“Bulletin No. 1 (Fools and Cowboys),” Epson Ultrachrome on Baryta by Josh Alan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit joshalanADM.com.
“Bulletin No. 1 (Fools and Cowboys),” an Epson Ultrachrome on Baryta by Josh Alan, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit joshalanADM.com.
“Rust Belt Voters,” oil on canvas by Kathy Drago, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit KathyDragoArt.com.
“March,” mixed media on canvas by Tatyana Scott, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit tatyanascott.com.
“Executive Order,” ceramic, brick and barbed wire by Angela Corson, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit angelacorson.com.
“Where Is His Heart?,” pigment print on homemade paper by Marti Corn, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit MartiCorn.com.
“Drain the Swamps,” a watercolor by Barbara Elmore, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Advent,” oil on canvas by Daniel Brents, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit StudioBrents.com.
“A Nation Divided,” acrylic, charcoal and paper on canvas by Stephanie Gonzalez, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit stephaniegonzalez.net.
“Vortex,” oil pastel and photographic print by John Clements, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“American Tree,” mixed media on board by Marlo Saucedo, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit marlosaucedo.com.
“Flannery O’Connor,” pen and pencil on magazine cutting by Reinaldo Egusquiza, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“You’re So Vain You Probably Think This Is About You,” handmade paper by Joyce Gold, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.”
“Pussy Got Brains,” acrylic, aerosol, graphite, ink and pigment on metal by Stephanie Gonzalez, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit stephaniegonzalez.net.
“Up In Flames,” acrylic and mixed media by Becky Soria, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit beckysoria.com.
“Yo!,” a digital illustration by Jim Howard, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit 4thbest.com.
“Believe Me,” oil on panel by Reese Lynch, was on view in the juried exhibition, “The First 100 Days: Artists Respond.” For information about this piece, visit reeselynch.com.