Social Justice Art
Downward Spiral
Downward Spiral
Downward Spiral
Depression can cause one to feel as if they are being sucked downward in a whirling black hole.
Created in 2016, this piece was in the juried “Art Noir” at the Evansville Arts Council in 2017.
$200
Lavender Scare
Downward Spiral
Downward Spiral
Shrouded in fears of Communism, in 1953 the US President Eisenhower enacted Executive Order 10450, which barred homosexuals from federal employment. This led to the mass firing of over 5,000 LGBTQ persons, including members of the military. This was dubbed the Lavender Scare by David K Johnson.
$300
Advice to Lily
Downward Spiral
Advice to Lily
This piece was inspired by advice the artist gave to her daughter when she was in high school. In a text, she wrote to her, “People at your school think in terms of little boxes. They want everyone to be a cube, so they fit in the boxes. They want uniformity so everything looks equal (even if that means it’s not equitable). But, people like us think in orbs - always spinning and rolling. We do things differently. The trick is to show them how our orbs can fit nicely in their boxes.”
It can be seen in “Minimalism” at the Rotunda Gallery in Henderson, KY until June 7, 2019.
NFS
Trump Library
American Pitchfork Revolution
Advice to Lily
The collection of book titles housed in this repurposed drawer, painted in Trump’s signature gold, describe the artist’s opinions of the 45th US President. Created in 2018.
$400
American Pitchfork Revolution
American Pitchfork Revolution
American Pitchfork Revolution
The growing disparity between the rich and the poor may be leading America to a "peasants revolt."
Set My Heart Free
American Pitchfork Revolution
American Pitchfork Revolution
We may not always be free to follow our heart’s desires and pursue the careers of our dreams because we are held down by the trappings of capitalism and materialism. Made entirely of cast-off items, this piece represents the artist’s desire to break free of those bonds. Created in 2015, this piece was in the juried “Another’s Treasure” show in 2017.
Not for Sale.
Animal Welfare
Puppy Mill
Saddest Show on Earth
The Real Bad Monkey
An estimated 2 million puppies are born in the US to commercial breeders that place profit over the well-being of the dogs. These puppy mills are known for the crowded, unsanitary conditions of the wire cages, which contribute to illness and injury of the dogs.
$200
The Real Bad Monkey
Saddest Show on Earth
The Real Bad Monkey
When a small child fell into Harambe’s enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, the gorilla was shot to death. This Piece, which has a gorilla perched on the end of a gun, places the blame on all of us who participate in exploiting animals. As you press on the dime outside his cage, a red LED lights, “firing” the pistol.
Created in 2016, this piece was in the juried “Art of Recycling“ show in Henderson, KY in 2017.
$250
Saddest Show on Earth
Saddest Show on Earth
Saddest Show on Earth
More than just clowns and acrobats to entertain us, circuses are also captors and tormentors to exotic animals. Elephants receive especially cruel treatment, as harsh methods are used to control the enormous animals. They spend their lives in chains and have limited access to water while traveling, as is depicted in this artwork.
created in 2016, this piece was in the juried show “Soapbox” in St. Charles, MO that same year.
$250
Saddest Show on Earth
Misc.
Mounting Pressure
A Scientist Studies Religion
Mounting Pressure
Steampunk assemblage made in 2016, during a time when personally and politically, tensions were mounting.
One for the Road
A Scientist Studies Religion
Mounting Pressure
Created in 2019, but conceptualized years earlier when her daughter’s friend was killed by a drunk driver
A Scientist Studies Religion
A Scientist Studies Religion
A Scientist Studies Religion
The lab of a mad scientist, trying to understand the symbols of Christ Ian. The lamp, which lights up, is crafted from a communion cup
Industrial Snowflake
Disconnected and Inutile
A Scientist Studies Religion
Brownie made for “Hello December” in Toronto’s Gallery 50.
Nuclear Winter
Disconnected and Inutile
Disconnected and Inutile
Brownie made for “Hello December” in Toronto’s Gallery 50 In 2016.
Disconnected and Inutile
Disconnected and Inutile
Disconnected and Inutile
Assemblage Created in 2018 for Miniatures Show.