My American Flags

Election season is nearly a constant in the USA. Along with stump speeches and political promises comes flag-waving and claims of patriotism, providing an ideal setting for examining and reimagining the symbolism of the Stars and Stripes. The increased conflict between what the star spangled banner purports to uphold and reality seemed ripe, and personally necessary, for exploration. As antidote to the clash, I began making work using the flag design as the starting point. Reflecting upon my evolving, and often perplexing feelings about this country, I started painting cardboard and wood using red, white and blue. My American Flags explores truths not so self evident.