Artists to protest Trump with painting made with human blood

Who needs pesky watercolors when you can have actual human blood?
 By 
Heather Dockray
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Activists planning to fight Trump for the next four years will use their blood, sweat and tears -- literally.

llma Gore is a member of the guerrilla art collective INDECLINE, responsible for the naked Trump statues that appeared in five different cities late last year. Now, Gore's got an even wilder anti-Trump project planned, one that involves actual human blood.

Gore hopes to use the blood of activists and artists to make a painting called RISE UP THY YOUNG BLOOD, VICE reports. The official blood drive, which Gore hopes will attract "high profile donors," will begin on Jan. 13. Details about the project won't be revealed until two days later.

"It’s important for Trump to know his actions will be met with resistance from the leaders of the art world," INDECLINE told VICE. "It’s unlikely that he realizes how inspired most artists have become to fight back as a result of his gaining the presidency. We will be the shadow that follows Trump and provides the checks and balances our government fails to."

The creators stressed that blood and watercolor paint are identical, except one "smells a little weird." Though the creators understand the importance of donating blood for medical reasons, they also believe that blood-based artwork will send a uniquely powerful message to the Trump administration.

Topics Donald Trump

Mashable Image
Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You

Pranksters and pickup artists are using Meta Ray-Ban glasses to harass strangers for content
Man with meta ray ban glasses with creepy grin



March Full Moon 2026: See the blood moon lunar eclipse tonight
The moon with the red coloration indicative of a lunar eclipse.

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone


NYT Strands hints, answers for April 4, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!