A Massive Crocheted Hillary Clinton Billboard Adorns Entrance to Holland Tunnel

by Matt Coneybeare

on Nov. 8, 2016 at 9:43 AM

at 9:43 AM on November 8, 2016

#imwithher #teamolek #olek

Good night kiss. And tomorrow I'll tell you all about it and all amazing individuals who were part of this adventure. #imwithher #teamolek 📷 @drpennock @manaurbanartsprojects #woman4woman

Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.’ ~ Hillary Clinton

Image by Penn Eastburn @drpennock. #imwithher #teamolek #hillaryclinton #hillaryforpresident

I involved people across the USA to help me with this project. It was about a community working together and making a statement. We had two groups – one in Virginia Beach and one in NYC. The excitement was tangible as we worked together to make this happen. Each day we gathered in my tiny studio, those outside of NYC would join via Our private FB group, as we all crocheted around the clock, talking to each other about our commitments to this piece and to Hillary Clinton, listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Everyone involved jumped on this project because they believe in it.
We are happy that we have achieved it. Thank you #teamolek Our ages range from 14 to 69!!! Adri Becerra
Lauriana Archibold Cohen
Sharon Frazier
Monica Hilderbrand
Lynn Jacobs
Lorraine Johnson
Jarron
Kayla Kelly
Yvonne Leo
Alex Manfredi
Michelle Evrard McDonald
Barbara Nesbitt
Maryann Perrini
Tracie Pinkoski
Carolyn Pulley
Susan Richardson
Anja Serby-Wilkens
Billie Simmons
Kamico Tracy
Hillary Wilson

And NYC team: Gina McDade
@itswhitbit
@klausandalfred
@artichokeofmyeye
@s0lar
@makemorefresh
@saltylaura
@isaisai
@efreeborn
@bunnymcbones
@racheltixier
@kristyglassknits
@kelpek
@mrtinklebottom
@taravias
@yosoyruz
@kngu
@srahaha #olek #imwithher #togetherwearestronger

"If we elect a woman as our national leader for the first time in 240 years, eight years after electing an African American man, we may be moving toward democracy at last." From THE BIG LIE VS. REALITY
by #GloriaSteinem

Picture by @jaclope #imwithher #hillaryclintonforpresident #govote

This election has been fueled by hate and negativity.  I have been watching the process from afar, as I was working abroad. Initially, I did not want to make overtly political art. But then I realized I must, as too much is at stake. I could either make a negative statement about the other candidate or a positive one about Hillary.  When a piece of art has 1000 hours of hand labor invested in it, I’d rather it be a positive statement.
Hillary might not be cool, but she is qualified, experienced and competent. I don’t want to hang out with her. I don’t want to drink beer with her. I don’t want to go dancing all night with her.  I want her to be our president. I want her to run this country! People, wake up!  This is history happening in front of you, incredible and groundbreaking.  The first African-American president will pass the most important job in the USA to the first woman president.  No one would have imagined this just 50 years ago.  So yes, these are amazing times!
Look at what is happening in Europe. Countries are returning to a conservative stance and people’s rights are being trampled and revoked. Few believed Brexit could take place, but indeed it did. We should learn from this mistake.  Hate crimes are escalating.  Immigrants, and especially polish citizens, are being beaten and even killed. We cannot let this happen here in USA.  We cannot go down this path of destruction in The United States of America.  #imwithher #olek #teamolek #togetherwearestronger 📷 by Penn Eastburn @drpennock

Lower East Side based artist Olek is well known for her massive, oversized yarn-bombing and crochet art, and her latest piece is no exception.

Located near the NJ entrance to the Holland Tunnel, Olek has crocheted a huge pro-Hillary Clinton billboard, complete with a portrait of the Presidential candidate and the slogan "#ImWithHer".

Check out Olek's portfolio to check out more of her art.

h/t Bowery Boogie

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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