Artist Statement: My artwork is a critical view of social, political and cultural issues centered on Louisiana life from a diehard feminist perspective. In it I analyze the American dream in contrast to my own real life story by reexamining my past and my present life from childhood to adulthood. Having engaged on diverse subjects like the civil rights movement, discrimination (sexual/racial), and domestic violence; my work reproduces familiar visual signs by arranging them into a new conceptuality for the viewer’s eye. Often times the themes are combined into connections that feature routine domestic objects painted down, contrasted with capricious objects, and often elaborated with painted text. The color black is an invite of “all” colors. It’s symbolic of unity throughout the Bayous of Louisiana. The works provide clues to the overall connection to a rich southern culture and love for Louisiana.  While I use a variety of materials and processes in each project my approach is consistent. Although there may not always be material similarities between the different projects they are linked by recurring formal concerns and through the subject matter. The subject matter of each body of work determines the materials and the forms of the work.  Every project consists of a unique social issue. Sometimes showing a range of different objects, grouped around specific causes or historical events. The artwork takes you on my personal journey of social awareness.