T-Shirt Series

These works as presented are in fact, Sculptures. Just like Andy Warhol's "Brillo Boxes" they are powerful in the way in which they define the American consumer experience. This series of sculptures, featuring enlarged t-shirts made out of canvas, painted with images of hip hop artists who have been killed, as well as black political leaders like Malcolm X, seeks to challenge the notion of what constitutes "high art." By appropriating the visual language of mass production, I aim to elevate these everyday objects and imbue them with a new sense of cultural and historical significance. Through these works, I invite viewers to engage with the complex intersections of race, politics, and popular culture, and to reconsider the role of art in shaping our collective memory and understanding of the world around us. Drawing upon the rich tradition of approprition art, my sculptures of enlarged t-shirts reflect a contemporary artistic practice that seeks to challenge established hierarchies and notions of cultural value. By blurring the lines between high and low culture, I aim to create a space for dialogue and reflection on the complex social and political issues that shape our world. In doing so, my work echoes the legacy of artists such as Marcel Duchamp, who famously upended the art world with his ready-mades, and Pop artists like Andy Warhol, who celebrated the everyday and the mass-produced. By leveraging the power of art to foster connection and communication, I hope to contribute to a broader cultural conversation that celebrates the richness and diversity of human experience.