Comedian Jim Carrey happens to be a fairly prolific painter — when he’s not waxing philosophical on the red carpet — and he seems to have recently taken an interest in the Trump administration. On Thursday, March 29, the actor posted a photo of one of his works to Twitter. The new painting was a pretty unflattering portrait President Donald Trump, and Twitter is somewhat divided over Carrey’s new work.
Dear Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery @NPG, I know it’s early but I’d like to submit this as the official portrait of our 45th President, Donald J. Trump. It’s called, 'You Scream. I Scream. Will We Ever Stop Screaming?' pic.twitter.com/LrCmlXXpv7
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 29, 2018
This isn’t the first time Carrey’s paintings have focused in on the POTUS:
Did anyone watch 60 minutes last night? Hell of a piece about a poor kid from Greece named Giannis Antetokounmpo who’s making it big in the NBA. America still has some magic. Pity you have to wade through so much cultural sewage to find it. ;^} pic.twitter.com/H4BTPcw8bu
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 27, 2018
Lawyer and lucky charm Joe diGenovia hopes to put Dirty Donald's troubles in the rearview mirror. But the objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. ;^P pic.twitter.com/td8vGaQdKu
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 21, 2018
Carrey doesn’t seem to be a fan of President Trump:
If you liked my last cartoon you may also enjoy…
“THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST WING AND PUTIN’S FLYING MONKEYS“ pic.twitter.com/slBG7j1s8d
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 19, 2018
Reactions to his most recent portrait are somewhat mixed:
Mediocre painting & totally unsuited to the subject. Trump doesn't scream in public (contrary to his opponents) & indeed tends to speak quietly https://t.co/yZlZ9SzXNF
— StockdaleOptimist (@semperfidem2004) March 30, 2018
I want a Jim Carrey painting so bad
— Jamar Neighbors (@JamarNeighbors) March 30, 2018
this is art! https://t.co/IkTH0uOcmd
— Catherine Goldberg (@SmartyCatG) March 29, 2018
Whatever happened to respect these days? You don’t have to like the man but at least respect the office he holds. @realDonaldTrump @POTUS
I used to be a @JimCarrey fan. What a disappointment.#POTUS #DonaldTrump #KeepAmericaGreat #Respect #dissapointed pic.twitter.com/m4Sx4sLxo9
— Matthew (K) (@ryteouswretch) March 30, 2018
Disturbing yet awesome and completely on point. Got a genuine lol from me.
— Raja (@RickCash15) March 29, 2018
Though it’s just a hobby, Carrey takes his work as a painter quite seriously:
Who knew? #JimCarrey #TheArtist “I just felt like my life needed more color.” https://t.co/fjTtXD8wUw pic.twitter.com/qX5WFPw2Ts
— IamTHAL (@NoplaceReally) September 13, 2017
He often tackles some pretty serious issues:
Great news! The President's answer to school shootings is to arm the glee club! ;^P pic.twitter.com/spSnwTo4Hz
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 23, 2018
Jim Carrey releases another political painting. This one depicting the Trump sons being killed by an elephant. What do you think of the painting? Is this going too far? pic.twitter.com/331bUHKamG
— Fox & Friends First (@FoxFriendsFirst) March 29, 2018
And he certainly seems to have the knack:
My soul is not contained within the limits of my body. My body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul. pic.twitter.com/6mvatrfpSo
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 30, 2018
Carrey’s artistic talent and satirist soul will surely lead him down many controversial paths:
These Jim Carrey paintings are pretty damn good. Especially Trumps wicked witch of the west wing https://t.co/ackEGaJqSg
— Carp (@robcarpenter81) March 19, 2018
This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous! pic.twitter.com/MeYLTy1pqb
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 17, 2018
