The good, the bad, the ugly, & the glorious

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY, & THE GLORIOUS is a visual narrative that speaks of memory, trauma, hope, and love. It is a story that reflects the personal and the political, as well as the historical. Human beings are tapestries of cultures, communities, family dynamics, and personal experiences; these aspects contribute to who we are and how we identify with the world. I began this body of work thinking of my family dynamics, and who I am as a result of those relationships. Another inspiration of this work is from my mentor, Linda Bolton, who inspired me and changed how I view the world as well as how I view myself. In addition, I wanted to showcase my love for craft, materials, the fine arts, history, and storytelling – to marry both concept and craft throughout the show. Through searching my memory and reading texts that truly challenged and inspired me I created this body of work. All the pieces in the show have dynamic meanings that are layered with the multiple facets of my identity construction. With each petal, piece of ash, and mark I wanted to display the complexity and intersectionalities of my identity(ies) – my tapestry. This work comes from my life – my story – my truth: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the glorious.