I am a mixed media artist interested in the social power of hand-me-down, objects, imagery, and archetypes. My art aims at exploring the underlying messages imbued in contemporary visual culture with a focus in the symbology of Americana. Working with materials that have lived a life of their own allows me to respond to the history and messages in a more direct way. I create art that explores the visual record from the 20th century onwards, mapping how cultural ideologies are communicated in the media.
Online Exhibition at the Emmanuel Gallery, Denver,
May 5th-June 6th, 2020
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