Illma Gore

Illma Gore born in Brisbane is a Los Angeles-based artist best known for provocative and controversial works that challenge societal norms and conventions. Their art has consistently gained worldwide attention. In 2016, Gore created a portrait of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump that depicted him nude, with a small penis. Not long after protesting with an infamous blood mural with INDECLINE and a fully functional toilet made of Louis Vuitton making headlines. Illma also gained recognition for her work on the Human Canvas project, where she allowed 5000 strangers to tattoo anything onto her body.

Gore’s art often explores themes of sexuality, gender, power of the physical body, and politics, and is known for the use of bold statements, a futurism mindset and graphic imagery.

With works exhibited in galleries around the world, including London, New York, and Los Angeles, Australia and Spain, despite the controversy surrounding her art, Gore remains committed to pushing boundaries and sparking conversations through their work.