Fun in the Sun (and Other Tragic Events), 2022

In this piece, I am taking an active role in the destruction of our star. Perhaps my fear has turned into rage. Maybe the “easiest” way to deal with a specific fear is to kill it. Yet, violence often only leads to more violence. As the saying goes, “hurt people, hurt people” (or in this case, hurt astronomical objects hurt people). So, here I am, killing the sun, and it implodes in a violent manner. Not only am I not immune to its destruction, but as indicated by the plants, set aflame next to me, I am also responsible for the destruction of those near me. This is what happens when you try to destroy your fears in a blind rage. You end up hurting yourself and others. Destruction is not the solution for something so complex.

* This creation is framed