Sarah Palin's Painting in a Chicago Bar
lourdes sanchez bayas — October 1, 2008 — Naughty
References: windycitizen
Alaska governor and GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin has been immortalized in a nude portrait that will hang in a Chicago dive bar named Old Town Ale House.
The artist is Old Town's co-owner Bruce Elliot who said that he was inspired by his daughter's "dead-on" impersonation of Palin.
Implications - Elliot's daughter, whose name is Grace, served as a model for his painting. The artist says that he is not worried about offending Palin because he feels that he has "made her into a sex figure." In his painting Palin wears nothing but red high heels and is holding a very large gun. She is standing on a polar bear rug and a moose can be seen outside the window she is standing in front of.
The artist is Old Town's co-owner Bruce Elliot who said that he was inspired by his daughter's "dead-on" impersonation of Palin.
Implications - Elliot's daughter, whose name is Grace, served as a model for his painting. The artist says that he is not worried about offending Palin because he feels that he has "made her into a sex figure." In his painting Palin wears nothing but red high heels and is holding a very large gun. She is standing on a polar bear rug and a moose can be seen outside the window she is standing in front of.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Exploration of Political Figures - The creation of a nude portrait of Sarah Palin in a Chicago bar showcases the trend of artists using political figures as subjects in unconventional ways.
2. Provocative Portraits in Alternative Settings - The display of a nude portrait of Sarah Palin in a dive bar highlights the trend of showcasing provocative artwork in non-traditional locations.
3. Controversial Art as a Talking Point - The controversy surrounding the nude portrait of Sarah Palin sparks conversations about the impact of art in the political sphere.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can capitalize on the trend of using political figures as subjects in unconventional and provocative ways to attract attention and engage audiences.
2. Hospitality Industry - Bars and restaurants in the hospitality industry can benefit from showcasing unconventional artwork that sparks conversations and attracts customers.
3. Political Commentary - The creation and display of provocative political art provides opportunities for political commentators to analyze and discuss the impact of such artwork on society and politics.
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