Not What I Taught You
We have symbols that represent what we value. Are we acting according to those values? Have we learned the right lessons?
Drowning Liberty
36” x 40”
Our country feels like a storm-tossed sea, with waves of turmoil crashing ever higher. As society grows more unstable, I wonder how long the Statue of Liberty—our beacon of pride and unity—can remain upright amidst the chaos. Can we restore harmony before liberty is swept away?
36” x 40”
Exhibited at Fantastic Fibers 2025 in Paducah, KY and Dorchester Center for the Arts in Cambridge, MD
Blind No More
38” x 32”
We Americans believe our justice system is blind. Everyone should get the same treatment no matter who you are, the color of your skin or how much money you have. The more I learn about it, the less I believe this to be true.
Exhibited at Crafting Their Future - 4th Annual Women's History Month Exhibition, Chesapeake Art Center
Go Home
48” x 40”
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Why is it that those that follow Jesus are usually the ones that are the most unkind towards immigrants? Immigration is a problem that needs to be solved but that is not a reason to dehumanize those in need. WWJD?
What are we losing?
35” x 37”
“These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have.”
The world is changing, but I can’t help wondering—are we moving forward or slipping backward? Lately, there’s so much pushback against diversity and inclusion, even though that’s what makes this country unique. The idea has always been that no matter where you come from, if you work hard, you can belong here. Inclusion isn’t about giving anyone special treatment—it’s about fairness. It’s about leveling the playing field, not tipping it. Lincoln’s greatest concern was keeping the country united, but today we seem more divided than ever. With all this fighting, what are we really gaining? And more importantly—what are we losing?
It’s interesting that the only coin of color is the penny. It carries Lincoln’s face, a man who stood for unity and equality and that is the one they are going to eliminate.
Exhibited at the Dorchester Center for the Arts in Cambridge, MD
What’s the use?
57” x 28.5”
What’s the use of Congress? It does nothing. It is paralyzed. It is a reflection of our divided nation. The fractured Capitol dome and the fallen Statue of Freedom—the figure that crowns the dome—symbolize a democracy that has lost its strength and unity. Once meant to represent the people’s voice, Congress now mirrors our collective inability to agree. The quilt carries a hidden message: when viewed from the right or left, the imagery reveals different perspectives, emphasizing how our division shapes what we see. Through this layered composition, the work asks viewers to reflect, engage, and ultimately “do something.”
