Growing Peace Down By The River

“Growing Peace Down By The River” is a tribute to my family members who migrated to escape religious persecution so they could build peaceful lives for their children. Strong matriarchs have governed our family throughout several generations and this piece honors these feminists who have shaped my life. Created in December of 2013. Collage #310. Collage ofContinue reading “Growing Peace Down By The River”

Another Migration For Wary Wanderers

“Another Migration For Wary Wanderers”  is a tribute to my family members who migrated to escape religious persecution so they could build peaceful lives for their children. Strong matriarchs have governed our family throughout several generations and this piece honors these feminists who have shaped my life. Created in December of 2013. Collage #309. Collage ofContinue reading “Another Migration For Wary Wanderers”

Through the Looking Glass Ceiling

 “Through The Looking Glass Ceiling” explores the trope of the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl.” This film character is typically white, quirky, traditionally feminine, and serves to assist a male character (also typically white) in his quest to discover happiness and success. Much like Alice in Wonderland, she looks at the world with whimsy and naiveté.Continue reading “Through the Looking Glass Ceiling”

The Four Elements Converging at the Center of the Universe

“The Four Elements Converging at the Soul of the Universe.” This collage represents an other- worldly creature or God who signifies creation. This gender- neutral creature represents the forces that bind all of us together, and the combining of the four main elements which we find useful in life on earth. Created in December of 2013. CollageContinue reading “The Four Elements Converging at the Center of the Universe”

Tireless Optimism in the Face of Endless Revision

 “Tireless Optimism In The Face Of Endless Revision” reflects the process of an endless struggle for equality. With each gain made with gender roles shifting, inequality persists. We face a never- ending set of obstacles through systematic gender oppression which remain largely unchallenged within the framework of capitalism. There is still massive structural and institutionalContinue reading “Tireless Optimism in the Face of Endless Revision”

At The Nexus Between Innovation and Desolation

This collage depicts an other-worldly creature or God who signifies the tension between creation and ruin. It’s aura reflects chaos and control. This gender- neutral creature represents the forces that bind all of us and express the tensions of opposing forces and the space in between. Created in December of 2013. Collage #312. Collage ofContinue reading “At The Nexus Between Innovation and Desolation”