Reliquum
This work explores the past and present with nature as our constant guide. Earth will outlast all tyrants, queens, and presidents even with the stress we place on it through man-made climate change. Using nature as the main stage, the historical narrative in my pieces are told with modern contexts. Specifically, I’m drawn towards parallels between the United States and the Roman Empire. I explore these relationships by creating little vestiges of human-life in dramatic landscapes. Instead of a horse drawn caravan, you’ll find a semi-truck. In place of a watchtower, an old shed. I encourage the viewer to consider the similar Empirical qualities between Rome and the U.S. Rome was a republic before it was an Empire. Is the U.S. following the same path?
“Patrician Home on the Rubicon” Oil Pastel 44”x32”
“Octavian Maintained He Was Defending and Preserving the Traditions and Structures of the Republic” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“As Long As the Grain Flowed, the People Were Controlled” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“Plebian Home on the Plains” Oil Pastel 24”x48”
“Caesar’s Bridge across the Rhine” Oil Pastel 32”x24”
“Trade Caravan on the Appian Way” Oil Pastel 32”x24”
“Sunset on the Empire” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“Cursus Publicus” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“View from the Palatine Hill” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“Roman Outpost in Gaul” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“Portus” Oil Pastel 24”x32”
“Broken Aquaduct” Oil Pastel 32”x24”