# Post-Election Illustrations Artists are Expressing Their Stance on America's 45th President By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-illustration References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/09/illustrators-react-donald-trump-shock-us-election-win/) Now that the U.S.A. has finally chosen a leader after a nail-biting race to 270 and likely the most controversial campaign period in contemporary history, many are taking to social media to share post-election illustrations to convey their feelings on it all. Given that much of mainstream media didn't expect the Republican candidate to prove successful against Hillary Clinton, the backlash following the announcement of his win has been rather immense. In order to convey what they believe this unconventional choice means for the nation, artists have have presented a diverse range of images that represent the current state of affairs. In one post-election illustration, artist Matt Blease adjusted the slogan Trump famously printed on hats to say "Make America vote again?" In another, a terrified Statue of Liberty is shown waking up to the news. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Post-election Illustrations:** Artists are using their visual art skills to express their stances on political issues. - **Social Media Backlash Expressions:** Social media is an effective platform for unconventional news expressions and political opinions. - **High Controversy Campaign Periods:** Increasingly heated campaigns require quick and innovative expression by artists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists are taking advantage of modern culture and adapting it to their work in a broad range of styles and media. - **Social Media:** Social media outlets serve as a fast and efficient way for individuals with differing opinions to share their reactions with the world. - **News and Media:** Unconventional stories and controversies often gain a lot of attention and views in today's world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape.md) - [Presidential Election Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection.md) - [Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brat.md)