Investigations of language and meaning > Semaphore Investigations

A flag is used as a symbol, a signaling device. In this piece nine distinct flags are presented as a single standard calling into question to which state or country does one call home or retain a sense of patriotism or nationalism.
De Donde Soy
cotton muslin fabric, cyanotype and dowel
2019
This installation is my take on the military campaign ribbon or streamer, which is usually inscribed with the name and date denoting participation in a particular battle, military campaign, or theater of war. The appropriation of the form along with ideas
Exceptionally Meritorious Contribution of Great Responsibility
size variable. Gros grain ribbons, gold cording, stars, music box mechanisms, America the Beautiful songs sheets and hand hewn colonial style nails.
2022
Mestiza Flags
Mestiza Flags
cotton muslin and cyanotype
2019