Artist behind viral painting of Presidential candidate, reveals lawsuit threat

April 19, 2016 5:54 PM

The Daily News reports that the American Presidential candidate's legal team has threatened the artist known as Illma Gore, with a lawsuit following the showcasing of the painting.

Illma Gore and infamous painting of Donald Trump

News reports have revealed threats of a lawsuit to the artist behind the

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The Daily News reports that the American Presidential candidate's legal team has threatened the artist known as Illma Gore, with a lawsuit following the showcasing of the painting.

Gore based in Los Angeles, had reportedly painted the portrait titled, “Make America Great Again,” in February this year, with an even more hilarious and insulting caption:

“Because no matter what is in your pants, you can still be a big prick.”

The work had reportedly gone viral instantly, attracting over $141,770 worth of bids following its display in the the Maddox Gallery in Mayfair, London this month.

Speaking with The Guardian, Gore says that Trump's legal team has been trying to strip her of her artistic freedom with the lawsuit threats which she has received twice now.

“I don’t believe I did anything wrong. It’s my work and I’ll stand by it no matter what.”

Gore goes on to describe other threats which have come her way apart from the legal wrangling, which include “threats of rape,” “detailed death threats” and stalkers at her home.

Surprisingly, none of these things have silenced Gore's campaign, as she reveals that she has another painting of Trump in the works, inspired by the presidential campaign arriving next week.

Gore however, insisted on keeping the dirty details under wraps, saying:

“I'd ruin it if I told you now."

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In the same vein, comedian, Chelsea Handler, is another ardent Trump hater who has gone to great lengths to make her animosity known, including the use of hilarious photos.