Miscellaneous
Staring at My Phone Waiting For Something to Change
Poem, Digital Image
2020
During the Coronavirus pandemic in the USA, many of us isolate ourselves and others. Mental and emotional health is now a subject that most are affected by even if they did not have issues before. As we hide away in our self-protective shells during this time we question the relationships we had and have. Because I and so many have more time now for personal reflection we go over scenarios in our head whether they are real, hypothetical, or theoretical. Sometimes this is a positive action so that we may heal ourselves within and learn how to conduct ourselves in the future. Other times this is a toxic act because it may not be best to rekindle negative feelings or give life to things again that should be laid to rest.
We Know How to Compliment Each Other!
Acrylic, Mesh, Plywood
2018
“We Know How to Compliment Each Other” is an additive color study of the complimentary spectrum between orange and green. This piece along with “Thanks for the “Compliment” was created with the intention to be abstract landscapes.
Thanks For The Compliment!
Acrylic, Mesh, Plywood
2018
“Thanks for the Compliment!” is an additive color study of the complimentary spectrum between orange and green. This piece and “We Know How to Compliment Each Other” were created with the intention to be abstract landscapes.
Legs
Mixed Media
4.5’ x 4’
2018
“Legs” takes found objects and creates a narrative that shows the visual objectification of women. The mannequin legs’ short felt skirt and genitalia-like-colored pallet board signifies how the sexual image that many see women represent. While the upper torso portion acts as a shelf and holds mini-narratives of sexual victimization through found objects that correlates with references that millennials connect to such as Spongebob Squarepants, cd’s that act as breasts, Pokemon doing crude sexual acts, and more.
Legs (Detail 1)
Legs (Detail 2)
Legs (Detail 3)
Legs (Detail 4)
Legs (Detail 5)
Legs (Detail 6)
Legs (Detail 7)
Legs (Detail 8)
Engraved in Stown
Plaster Carving
2017
A carving that is in reference to my upbringing that was heavily influenced by graffiti and street art.
Metal Stown Encased
Aluminum and Silicon Cast
2017
3-D Puzzle
Acrylic
5’ x 4’
2017
Tell Me I’m Wrong
Acrylic, Spray Paint, Mixed Media
5’ x 4’
2017
“Tell Me I’m Wrong” has to do with the racial stereotypes that people adhere to African American males. As I usually do to make a comment on a serious topic, I focus on the negative to show that nasty truth that comes from negative stereotypes in order to make the viewer think of how we can change them.
…Not Just a Vessel!
Acrylic, Streamers
5’ x 4’
2016
A standalone piece, “…Not Just a Vessel!” takes all the negative imagery and stereotypes about women and places it on the canvas. I display these unsightly images to make us all face the truth of how we treat and perceive women.