New York City – October 7, 2024 – Is it Fine Art, or is it a snack? Artist Robbi Firestone tantalizes art lovers and provokes critics with her latest creation, Crunch Trump©, of the former Cheeto-in-Chief, a 4-foot-tall portrait of Donald Trump sculpted entirely from Flamin' Hot and Crunchy Cheetos. Firestone invites the public to her open studio preview featuring Trumps orange Cheeto portrait and series as part of the High Line Open Studios; October 12-13 from 12-6pm at the West Chelsea Arts Building: 526 West 26th Street, #302, NYC, NY 10001.
Louis Grachos, Executive Director of SITE Santa Fe, notes: “Robbi Firestone’s Crunch Trump© and Cheeto portraits are brilliant contemporary extensions of the longstanding tradition of Satirical Portraiture. Innovative in her use of materials, Firestone’s works reveal a sense of humor, are clever, and offer substantial insight into subjects, making this series of portraits so successful.”
Firestone chose Cheetos as the perfect artistic medium to symbolize America’s obsession with consuming politics and celebrity culture in bite-sized pieces. Food for Thought is a cheeky series which critiques contemporary, American culture through a humorous, yet poignant lens.
This series goes beyond the figures themselves," says Firestone. "It explores our consumption of politics and celebrity culture—and how these larger-than-life personalities consume us. I aimed to create something bold and relevant. Cheetos are omnipresent in American life, much like these people. They symbolize our obsession with snack-able, easily digestible media—whether it's politics, fame, or entertainment. The medium mirrors the message: Cheetos highlight our tendency for overconsumption, painting a portrait of a society in conflict with itself.
Experience Crunch Trump© and more of Firestone’s artworks at her studios in Santa Fe and New York City. The artist is currently seeking representation for this series. Don’t miss your chance to connect with her in this intimate setting.
For press inquiries or more information, please contact:
Email: RobbiFirestone@gmail.com
Phone: 505-660-9904
Website: www.FirestoneArt.com
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