I take great pleasure in all my work. These series are distinct, in that they represent more of my sociopolitical activism: each image here has been created in response to large-scale sufferings by women and genderqueers throughout the world. Particular works focus on my opposition to the practice of forced FGM; nonconsensual or forced sterilization; sexual assault; and other indignities against the body.

Flowers After Hiroshima is a collection of works I consider my signature series. Each piece demonstrates some level of pain, but primarily focuses on the strength of survival. Beaded, at left, is a piece I created in opposition to clitoridectomy and infibulation; there is also a certain resonance for me to the history of Asian "Picture Brides." The work here is high-contrast, to be inclusive of women of all skin colors, regions, spiritualties, and cultures. Many viewers find this image disturbing. The companion piece, Guarded, above, has been featured in many publications, and speaks against all forms of sexual violence. Additional images in this series include Becoming One; Flag/Ship; Fragility; and Petal Flesh.

Interpose is an ongoing series in which I add narrative structure to images, through the use of layering textures. I won't say why specific textures are used; that's left to the imaginations of the viewers. Another Roadside Attraction; Because He Says I Live in the Sticks; Body Mod; City Junkie Reclamation; Decline; Tresor.




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Literary excerpt from the Nicole Blackman poem, "Daughter," collected in Blood and Sugar (Akashic Books, New Edition, 2002).

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