Artist Statement

My work seeks to reclaim Christianity for misfits, radicals, anarchists, and outcasts of all types. The Catholic Church has always used art to reach hearts and minds, and I want to be a part of this conversation with a radical voice. I would describe my work as stark, irreverent, personal, and informed by German Expressionism and Mexican grabados. 

Religion has always been a part of my life, often mixed with magic. In a reference to my upbringing, the Virgin Mary is a recurring figure in my work, recast in my own narratives. She is the divine feminine, a compassionate figure that belongs to all people - not just the obedient. I believe people of faith are on the front lines of social change in America, and I want to make new icons that help return Christianity to its radical roots. 

I am also interested in the political nature of printmaking. Many copies of a print are made, which decreases their monetary value. I believe that printmaking has great anti-capitalist potential and the power to reshape the art world -- to make it about our ideas rather than surviving and competing in a market.