flock
A current body of work (under the umbrella series title "flock") examines the turbulent relationship between Catholicism and popular culture, particularly as it relates to my own parochial education. These pieces lightly touch on the psychological and physical abuse I endured, as attempts were made to enforce outdated gender norms and modes of expression, pressuring me to conform.
The artworks juxtapose religious imagery with pop culture motifs, prompting viewers to consider how these policies impact individuality and freedom of expression. Beyond critiquing the oppressive aspects of parochial schooling and the broader repressive trends driven by late-stage capitalism, nationalism, and the erosion of formal education, these works call attention to the wider ramifications of censorship and abuse.
