Artist Statement

Various different tropes in the media we consume have made us see a very one-dimensional view of masculinity. In my work, I want to break those tropes and bend them to offer a more refreshing view of masculinity. Playing with different genres allows for the exploration of "what it means to be a man" in the contexts of those stories. Also, the cartoon-like style calls back to the time when harmful stereotypes about masculinity were present in the media. This is so we can reflect back on those times and look forward to a more inclusive and accepting time. One where there is no shame in living up to the old standard of what "being a man" is.