This video performance draws a comparison between two significant public health crises in U.S. history. The first is the AIDS epidemic, which escalated rapidly in 1984 during Ronald Reagan's administration. The lack of timely action to disseminate education and provide funding for research left millions of minorities, including the LGBTQ+ community and people of color, dead.
Years later, a similar situation unfolded under the 45th president's administration. A large number of fatalities, predominantly among minority groups, could have been avoided but were mishandled due to poor leadership.
Capturing individuals adorned with various tattoo designs, these photographs serve as a metaphor for the human landscape, showcasing diverse forms of artistic expression within society.
This solo exhibition delves into the complexities of love, exclusion, and inclusion through installations, paintings, and performances. Using blue symbolism for the phases of love, the exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the intricacies of human relationships.
A tribute to late Mayor Justin Flippin, this sculpture adorned with thematic elements by local artist Javier A Lara symbolizes community unity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sculpture incorporates symbols of the Black Lives Matter movement, messages of unity, and a commemoration of Justin Flippin's legacy.
Santa Monica, 2000-present
site-specific installation highlighting the proliferation of misinformation in society, employing newspapers and tree leaves to symbolize media misuse and environmental degradation.
A performance event where a group of artists celebrates life as clowns.
2008-present Cornelia Art Center. Chicago, IL
The work analyzes the AIDS/HIV crisis from the early 80s and its repercussions in Sierra Leone, Africa, where many children are still affected. The image of grapes by Mapplethorpe, which resembles the map of Africa, was used as a template for my silkscreen. This image was juxtaposed with the image of Jesus and the real map of Africa. The works call attention to the church's past stance against condoms as a tool for preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Cornelia Arts Building, Chicago, IL
Inspired by Pablo Neruda's "100 Love Sonnets," this multimedia installation and performance explore themes of love, death, and life's ephemeral nature. The artwork transforms public spaces, reflecting the transient beauty and emotions embedded in Neruda's poetry.
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