Hard America

The current social climate pushed me to make a statement about who we are as individuals and who we are as a country. We have a hard core and the stainless steel in the “Hard America Flag Series” is the perfect material to express the harsh stance we take with people at home and around the world. We are not alone in this life crushing endeavor. It seems the world is on a downward trajectory and the undertow is deep and strong.

The steel flags grew from the nature assemblage flags; this series is an uneasy take on an iconic form. Capturing your attention, the flag sculptures draw you in to explore the social issues I’m presenting. I call it pinnacle art; you can be on either side of the issue.

Chains replace the white stripes while ground stainless steel sheet metal represents the red stripes. I use the union field to express my views. All the materials have a subjective voice. The viewer brings both curiosity and bias to bear on their interpretation of the flag piece within the expression of my intent.