Protest mosaic in pothole outside Trump Tower

Jim Bachor is known for colourful and comical mosaic installations in potholes. For example, his earlier works include mosaics of Cupid, crushed cans, sandwiches, flowers and even a series featuring ice cream. The artist’s new piece, this time with a political message, is installed outside the president’s skyscraper.

The mosaic depicts a Russian flag outlined in gold and overlaid with the word ‘LIAR’. It is Bachor’s first political work, but he announces more political mosaics on his Instagram page.

What could this possibly mean? "LIAR" is ready for viewing just north of Trump Tower. (That's real gold by the way.) The goodie bag is attached to a post close by at 445 north state. Please post a pic if you nab it! Thanks again for playing along. #bachor #jimbachor #2017potholeartinstallations #2016potholeartinstallations #2015potholeartinstallations

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“Public art reaches hundreds of thousands, starts conversations and provokes thought,” his followers write on social media.

The artist says he created the mosaic to answer his sons when they ask him how he protested against Trump:

“If [my sons] asked if I did anything to protest those dark Trump months he was in office ― I didn’t want my answer to be ‘nothing.’”.

Potholes on roads remain an important problem. Bachor’s previous works were an amazing and unannoying way to draw attention to it. Social problems become more serious under the new administration, so the artist has to get political.

One more stir of the pot and/or opportunity to formally announce an "unfollowing" before I return to more temperate subject matter! "LIAR" is located on the west side of North Wabash, just south of Hubbard in downtown Chicago. If you're looking for a landmark, Trump Tower is just south and across the street from it ; ) (I assume the goodie bag is long gone.) More installs on the way... ••••• #bachor #jimbachor #2017potholeartinstallations #2016potholeartinstallations #2015potholeartinstallations

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The Russian flag in the artwork by the Chicago-based artist is a reference to Trump’s ties with Russia and the Kremlin’s role in his victory. Numerous sources report that the new US president is controlled by Moscow and has political and business ties with Russia. Trump flatly denies the accusations, while the FBI investigates the role of Russia in the latest presidential election and the new administration’s connections to Moscow.