On January 20, 2017, the day of the inauguration, I began documenting the gradual decay of an orange I carved into the likeness of Donald Trump. Over the course of 100 days, I photographed the same orange daily as it changed—shifting from bright, taut, and vibrant to something increasingly grotesque, and unrecognizable.
From the moment the orange was carved, it began to rot. Through this process, I wanted to reflect on the absurdity, corruption, and fragility of power, and how all structures are subject to decay—democracy included. In that sense the project was a study in time, transformation, and the inevitable breakdown of all things.
By the end of the 100 days, the orange had transformed into a sad state—a fitting visual metaphor for erosion, not just of fruit but of ideals and systems. Originally posted daily on Instagram, the series became a time capsule reflecting on a time we briefly though we left behind.
Now, for the first and only time, I am releasing this project as a fine art poster. The poster features 35 selected frames from the series, capturing the orange’s gradual decay.
It is printed on high-quality 250g silk matte paper and measures 27.5 x 19.7 inches (B2 size 70x50 cm). Each print is hand-numbered and signed (on the back) as part of a limited edition.
Shipped worldwide from The Netherlands.
Category | Art |
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Release Date | 3 December 2024 |
Catalog Number | IHP001 |