Because He is Awesome
Because He is Awesome is a group of works that question a seemingly bizarre
fascination the West has with all things Jesus in consumer culture.

I purchased Jesus for $2.95, followed the instructions of a 10 day submersion
in tap water, and then photographed His growth each day until He was "resurrected."
I then painted/copied the packaging giving reference to the Biblical story of the
Resurrection.

In doing so I feel the entire process is related to the act of dedication in regard
to religion, making salvation in this case, affordable for only $2.95.



Medical Series
“Put This in Your Mouth” features graphite depictions of images culled from medical
advertisements, modified according to my memories of the sterile hospital environment
as an asthmatic child and as the son of a respiratory therapist. The stark and simplistic
compositions often replace the ads’ humane medical assistants with cold yet anthropomorphous
machines, exploiting the cinematic qualities of these source materials to subvert their
original intent. These drawings juxtapose the vacillating fragility of life with the rigidity
of medical technology.

The sinister scenes lead the viewer to question medical care and wonder whether the supposedly
safe and reliable hospital establishment is as innocent as it may seem; Who is doing what
to whom and why are they doing it? Giving life or taking it? Ultimately these illustrations
bring to mind the ongoing Social Security debate, as well as issues of security and trust
with regard to social institutions.