The Culture of Corruption series, exhibited in its entirety in Chicago, Durham, and Boone, has garnered widespread critical acclaim. The themes and visuals have drawn attention from Adweek, NPR, and numerous independent publications, newspapers, blogs, and radio outlets. A companion book accompanies the 11 paintings, deepening the series with expanded political commentary and enriching its narrative.

Artist Statement:

The Culture of Corruption cannot be stopped. It grows daily. We don’t know how long this growth will continue. Or, once it stops, if we’ll ever know to what extent it grew. Each member of this elite(ist) society solidifies their position with words or deeds. Sometimes both. They choose their legacy with clear vision. The members of the C.O.C. select the medium of their addition to history alone and with no regret. They do not or would not ask your opinion.

The Culture of Corruption cannot be stopped. It grows daily. We cannot know how long this expansion will persist—or even grasp its full extent once it finally ceases. Each member of this elitist society cements their position through words, deeds, or both. With clear vision, they choose their legacy. Members of the C.O.C. dictate their place in history unilaterally and without remorse. Your opinion is neither sought nor considered.

Or mine.

In the future, we will look to them to determine when to ignore injustice, both domestic and foreign. They will tell us when to sacrifice lives for manufactured information that will serve only vendettas, inflated egos, and boundless wealth.

They will inform us when we should be more afraid for our lives. They will not, however, tell us how much they know about us. Or what really happened. They will look us in the eye when they issue denials. Their political capital has been liquidated, but they are still spending.

They will dictate when we should fear for our lives. They will not, however, tell us how much they know about us. Or what really happened. They will look us in the eye while delivering their denials. Their political capital has been liquidated, but they are still spending.

I bring you the Culture of Corruption.