Queror 7, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
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Happy Fourth of July!
I’m so grateful to live in such a great country. Happy Fourth of July!
Queror 6
Queror 6, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
Queror 5
Queror 5, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
Queror 4
Queror 4, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
Queror 3
Queror 3, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
Queror 2
Queror 2, oil on tactical fabric, because like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, the uniform never comes off.
Queror 1
Five years ago I began working with veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Like me, they’ve survived extreme encounters with history and culture. I wanted my work to engage their unique perspectives while communicating some of the deep indebtedness I felt for their sacrifices.
Inspired by something a young vet suffering from PTSD told me, the Queror portraits are painted directly on tactical fabric used by the US military. Camo forms the fabric that grounds the subject, and like the existential suffering of those who have worn the uniform in war, it never comes off.
Look Away Look Away Dixie Land
As I continue work on the Whistling Dixie series, I thought about Jasper Johns and his white targets.
I decided to revamp the worn-out pop image, so empty in gesture and meaning. I began by cutting up lyrics from “Dixie’s Land” as if I were creating a ramson note. The rest…well, see for yourself!
