Medium: framed and matted print - original is marker/ink on paper

Artist Statement: As a child, I always had a passion for making things - drawing, painting, collaging, making bracelets, dancing and putting on shows - if it was in "the arts," I wanted to do it. Today, I still find myself interested in all things art related. I do not limit myself to one medium, style or concept. Inspirations and Ideas change. New experiences happen and open new worlds of curiosity and experimentation to me. I create a series or groups of pieces exploring a subject, theme or personal challenge. Each piece is an extension of my past and guides me forward in my current interpretations of the ideas I have about myself and the world around me. I find inspiration everywhere - from movies, books and music to the natural world, to art history, pagan art, and tattoo art. My current work explores stories and legends, the wheel of the seasons, symbols, and esoterica.

This piece was made after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June 2022 and Kansas upheld the state's right to an abortion in August the same year. The moonflowers represent a woman's menstrual cycle often attributed to the moon cycles. The sunflowers represent the state of Kansas. The mimosa flowers are the official flower of Woman's Day and are a symbol of femininity and womanhood. The stars are more symbols of the cycles of a woman's life and our ability to carry life inside of us. The scales of justice represent the ongoing debates around abortion access. Libertatum omnibus means "freedom for all."

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