The paintings in this series stem from the idea of pleasure as a form of protest. In times of oppression and strife, the very act of carving out a moment of joy and pleasure for oneself is life-affirming. In turning away from more overtly critical political works, I hope to sustain myself and others through the visual joy created in these small-sized works. They are created ‘on the run’ as it were…first as digital drawings, and then as finished paintings.
side by side digital image and analogue painting. Painting 24 x 15.5 inches. Spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint, acrylic and oilstick on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches. Spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure As Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint and acrylic on panelPleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
Late Afternoon, acrylic on paper, 2017Pyramid, oil on paper, 2017Tail Lights, oil on paper, 201759, oil on paper, 2017Pinterest Fail, painted and carved construction foamPinterest Fail, painted and carved construction foamPinterest Fail, painted and carved construction foam, detailPinterest Fail, painted and carved construction foam, detail
Non-examinations, Pussy, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2017Un-examinations, People Pleaser, oil, acrylic and collage on canvas, 2017Super Moon, oil on canvas, 2017Un-Examinations Bad Mother, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2017Un-examinations, Mothers are Jewels, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2017
Political Will 48″x48″ oil on canvasSomething About Longing oil on canvas 31″x60″Condo Vultures oil on canvas 48″x48″The Overthrow oil on canvas 48″x48″Installation View, “A House Divided,” Sala Diaz San AntonioInstallation view, “A House Divided, Sala Diaz San Antonio