My American Flags

Election season feels like a constant in the USA. Along with speeches, political promises and near daily rhetorical shenanigans comes flag-waving and claims of patriotism, all of it providing an ideal firmament 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 is ripe, and personally necessary, for exploration. As antidote to the clash, I am making work using the flag design as the starting point. Reflecting upon my evolving, and often perplexing feelings about this country, I explore truths not so self evident.