Artist’s Distorted Trump Portrait Ruins Business
- DENVER (AP) — A portrait of former President Donald Trump was removed from display in the Colorado Capitol last month following Trump's complaints about its depiction of him.
- Trump voiced his displeasure on his social media platform, Truth Social, on March 24, stating the portrait, which hung alongside those of other U.S.
- “nobody likes a bad photo or picture of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the US Capitol with all the other presidents, was deliberately distorted," Trump wrote,...
Trump Portrait Removed From Colorado Capitol After Criticism
DENVER (AP) — A portrait of former President Donald Trump was removed from display in the Colorado Capitol last month following Trump’s complaints about its depiction of him. The artist, Sarah Bordman, says the criticism has negatively impacted her buisness.
Trump voiced his displeasure on his social media platform, Truth Social, on March 24, stating the portrait, which hung alongside those of other U.S. presidents, was “deliberately distorted.”
“nobody likes a bad photo or picture of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the US Capitol with all the other presidents, was deliberately distorted,” Trump wrote, according to AFP.
Trump also contrasted Bordman’s portrayal of him with her portrait of former President Barack Obama. “The artist also made President Obama and he looks great, but the one to me is really the worst,” Trump said, AFP reported.
The 78-year-old Republican called for the removal of the oil painting, adding that Bordman “must have lost her talent as they age.”
Legislature Responds
the Democratic-controlled Colorado legislative assembly announced the same day as Trump’s complaint that the portrait would be taken down from the Capitol Rotunda gallery, where it had been displayed since 2019, and placed in storage.
Artist Defends work
Bordman responded to Trump’s criticism, asserting that she completed the work “exactly, without purposeful distortion, political bias, or any attempt to urchilize the topic, actual or supposed.”
“President Trump has the right to comment freely, as is all of us, but the additional accusations that I have ‘purposefully distorted a portrait’ and that ‘I must have lost my talent with age,’ now have a direct and negative impact on my business for over 41 years,” Bordman said in a statement.
Bordman stated that she had received “extremely positive reviews” for the commissioned work during the six years the portrait was on display in the Colorado Capitol.
However, she added, Trump’s comments have caused “this has changed for the worse.”
Past Commissions
In addition to Trump and Obama, Bordman has also been commissioned to paint a portrait of former President George W. Bush.
# Trump Portrait Removed From Colorado Capitol: A Q&A
HereS a breakdown of the controversy surrounding the portrait of former President Donald Trump that was removed from the Colorado State capitol.
## what happened to the Donald Trump Portrait in Colorado?
The portrait, painted by artist Sarah Bordman, was removed from the Colorado State Capitol last month following complaints from Donald Trump himself about its depiction of him. The portrait was displayed in the Capitol Rotunda gallery.
## Why Did Donald Trump Criticize the Portrait?
Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the portrait on his social media platform,Truth Social. He stated that the portrait was “deliberately distorted.” He also said, “The artist also made President Obama and he looks great, but the one to me is really the worst.” additionally,he called for removing the painting.
## What Did the Artist, Sarah Bordman, Say in Response?
Bordman defended her work, stating that she completed the portrait “exactly, without purposeful distortion, political bias, or any attempt to urchilize the topic, actual or supposed.” She also mentioned the negative impact Trump’s comments have had on her business.
## How did the Colorado Legislature Respond?
The democratic-controlled Colorado legislative assembly announced the same day as Trump’s complaint that the portrait would be removed from the Capitol Rotunda gallery and placed in storage.
## Where Was the Portrait Located?
The portrait hung in the Colorado Capitol Rotunda gallery alongside portraits of other U.S. presidents since 2019.
## What Other Presidents has Sarah Bordman Painted?
besides Donald Trump and Barack obama, Sarah Bordman also painted a portrait of George W. Bush.
## When Was the Portrait Removed?
The portrait’s removal happened last month.
## When Did the Portrait First Go on Display and for How Long?
The portrait was on display in the Colorado Capitol for six years.
## What Was the Public’s Reaction to the Portrait Before Trump’s Criticism?
According to Bordman, the commissioned work received “extremely positive reviews” during the six years it was on display in the Colorado Capitol.
## Key Facts Summarized
Here’s a fast summary of the essential details:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Portrait of Donald Trump |
| Artist | Sarah Bordman |
| Location | Colorado Capitol Rotunda (formerly) |
| Reason for Removal | former President Trump’s complaints about depiction |
| Legislature’s response | removed and placed in storage |
| Artist’s Response | defended the work, citing no distortion or bias |
| display Duration | six years (from 2019 until removal) |