In 2016, I started tearing fabric to grieve our divided country. This practice revolutionized every aspect of my art process. The torn strips became stripes in new versions of the American flag and the symbol became a geometry for expression and exploration. I named the series BEYOND RED WHiTE AND BLUE.
It allowed me to explore the past, engage in the present and exercise hope for our future. I’m deeply honored it inspired DeeDee’s 2024 Fall Show at HUNT & GATHER. The exhibit aims to face the election year clamor by asking what does life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness look like? We’re showcasing a different slice of the American Dream by assembling familiar forms in new settings.
Visit during Sunset Art Walk, Friday, Sept. 20 and weekend 4 of SFOS October 12-13 with Opening Night Celebration, Friday, Oct. 11, 6 – 9pm.
Please join me on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Hunt and Gather for a special POP-UP event with artist talk and demos on how to experiment with making your own flag. You can also watch my workshop at BAMPFA from 2021, This Land Was Made For You and Me.