Tribute to Matisse 5 figurative I began using the fist

I began using the fist as a central figure in my prints in 2018 during the resistance against Donald Trump

My work as an artist is to celebrate bodily autonomy

framing them as dangerous or immoral

it's critical that everyone has access to healthcare systems that respect and support bodily autonomy

Tribute to Matisse 5 figurative I began using the fist2023, Collage with Linoleum Block Elements on Cotton Rag Paper 11. 13 x 15 inches Henri Matisse is one of the artists who has deeply shaped my visual approach and artistic process. Seeing his work in New York in 2015 had a profound influence on my mark making, shape language, and relationship to collage. I felt an immediate connection to his forms, cut outs, and collaborative studio process. This series celebrates his influence while using my own