The Arrangement

Oil on canvas, 36 × 24 in, 2025

This work examines the sociocultural influence of Christianity as it intersects with female socialization. The upside down American flag stands as a long standing expression of distress, subtly embedded into the composition, invokes the entanglement between Christian doctrine and American exceptionalism. The piece reflects on marriage as a ritualized performance of ideological adherence, where conformity is validated through sacramental participation.