Political Musings
Reaction to immigration issues, destruction of the environment, corporate greed, and political upheaval manifested in visual representations of the issues. Huddled Masses is a metaphor for immigrants, who similar to Spanish Moss, have given up all roots to establish life in a new place. Sense and Nonsense is a play on the black sheep or independent thinker. Black Sheep and Ship of Fools refer to corrupt and narcissistic leaders.
Huddled Masses. 12"x9"x9". Linen, Spanish Moss, Twigs.
Huddled Masses, detail.
Baa Baa Black Sheep. 8"x6"x6". Linen, Mohair.
Sense and Nonsense. 10"x7"x7". Linen, Leaf, Bullet Casings, Shredded Money.
Ship of Fools. 9"x10"x4". Linen, Shredded Money, Wood.
Ship of Fools, detail.