Fifty Sculpture

Rush to Relics Series are deconstructions and manipulation of the American flag with the intention to transform them into something physically and emotionally separated from their beginnings. The flags are first deconstructed, aged, torn apart and some are installations or sculpture pieces and others are reconstructed in collage form, photographed, printed on rice paper laminated to canvas, where I may finish off with a pen, paint, graphite and liquid polymer. This work provides a path to process my disbelief at the accelerating, heartbreaking madness following the U.S. 2016 election. This three-dimensional piece is housed in a rectangular wooden shadow box frame. Inside the frame, a collection of white, folded paper stars is arranged at the bottom, creating a layered, textured effect that implies stars fallen from their place. The stars are uniformly crafted, contributing to a clean, organized aesthetic, yet their placement suggests a symbolic unraveling. The plain white background within the frame draws focus to the paper stars, enhancing their prominence and the striking visual metaphor. This work evokes the image of stars falling from a flag, a poignant representation of states and unity being torn apart. The minimalist yet captivating composition emphasizes simplicity and repetition, while the arrangement of stars at the bottom of the frame underscores the theme of fragmentation and disarray. This artwork serves as a visual commentary on political and social division, employing minimalist elements to provoke thought and reflection about the state of unity.