Melting ice sculpture protests ‘fake news’ at US Capitol
Washington : Artists melted a ton of ice spelling out the word “truth” in the shadow of the US Capitol on Saturday, in a poetic protest at the caustic state of politics in the era of “fake news” under President Donald Trump.
“Truth Be Told,” measuring 10 feet wide by seven feet tall, is the sixth sculpture in the “Melted Away” series launched in 2006 by artist duo LigoranoReese. Marshall Reese and Nora Ligorano, both 62 years old, have collaborated on art projects for nearly four decades, including woven fiber optic mesh, video and new media in clocks, mirrors and books.
Their other temporary monuments shaped out of ice have included the words “democracy,” “economy,” “middle class,” “the future” and “the American dream.”
The artists decided to take their call for more transparency and honesty to Washington “because ice is a material that disappears, it’s an urgent moment and truth is really melting,” Ligorano told AFP, as crowds gathered around the sculpture.
“It’s speaking truth to power.” Young and old alike touched the sculpture and snapped photographs under sunny skies.
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