The screenprinted 18x24 targets feature three models of the universe: the geocentric, heliocentric, and flat earth. This series is a nod to future and present-day conspiracy climates, as flat earth communities often skew far-right, aligning themselves concurrently with lax gun control laws.
In the heightened legislative climate surrounding gun control, these two series neutralize the political associations of shooting targets, and highlight the absurdity of their composite forms. The theme of 'reform' speaks expressly to the political climates referenced in the work. Accordingly, these mixed media pieces draw on disparate cultures and communities such as tattoo artistry, firearm enthusiasts, and conspiracy theorists.
On a personal level, I have seen my parents descend into a fervor of QAnon, flat Earth, and Ivermectin following the 2020 presidential election. After coming to terms with the reality of their new belief systems, I started researching contemporary conspiracies from a social and graphic perspective. Zooming out on the social and psychological aspects of ‘fringe’ beliefs reveals several throughlines that I am currently exploring graphically in this ongoing series.
