The striking, moving sculpture of President Trump that was recently erected in the village of Sela is looking for a new home. The brainchild of the architect and artist Tomaž Schlegl, the 8-m artwork has already attracted global media attention, many visitors, and no doubt huuuge crowds, but cannot stay forever outside the firefighters’ station.
The work in progress. Kickstarter
Like the man himself, the Trump figure divides opinions. The first aim is thus to raise $21,466 to move the statue to a permanent home. If $40,000 is reached them the artist and his team will complete the inside of the figure, with internal organs and mechanisms to explore, although as yet there’s no word if there’ll be a working heart. If $60,000 is raised then the team will commission a custom craft beer that will then be served, on tap, from the wooden Trump’s groin. $100,000 will see the statue electrified, and the mechanical elements, at present powered by hand, will be electrified, bringing the statue to commanding life. $120,000 means a kitchen is added, to serve some klobasa with the beer, while $120,000 will lead to a party and serious event.
The artwork is a conscious echo of the Statue of Liberty and is dedicated to Freedom. As the Kickstarted says: “The statue is dedicated to Freedom and, whatever you think of the man it represents, there is no doubt that he represents absolute freedom, the freedom to think and say and do whatever he wants without any repercussions.”
Pledge money and there are rewards, such as a T-shirt or print of the statue, President Trump toothpick holder, statue or print, right up to a 3-day “Sela Experience” in the village.
You can learn more about the project here, and until it’s moved you can visit it at the location marked below.
