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Avila.Eye of the Beast.2023-24.jpg
"Eye of the Beast" plays upon a non-representational, abstract frame referencing my Jack Russell terrier. Presenting the head itself displays a sense of drama with the viewer only seeing from the perspective of the headless dog. The rest of the…

Avila.Still-Life of a Peacock with Froensic Bones.2023-24.jpg
Still-Life of a Peacock with Forensic Bones

Avila.I Saw Myself There.jpg
In this collage portrait, I combine Artemisia Gentileschi’s "Judith Beheading Holofernes" and Caravaggio’s "The Calling of St. Matthew", using colored paper and red glitter to explore themes of justice, identity, and personal awakening. I insert…

Avila.Through the veil of light, they lean, Suspended between shadow and gleam.jpg
Inspired by the grandeur and emotional intensity of Baroque art, the piece blends traditional elements with a modern sensibility. The figure, leaning against a ladder, evokes contemplation and vulnerability, reminiscent of Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro…

Avila.Ascension Through Struggle.jpg
The composition reflects an emotional journey through personal struggles and growth, capturing a state of anxious alertness to symbolize internal battles with self-doubt, isolation, and depression. The central self-portrait, pierced by spears and…

Hale.Jaime.jpg
This is a large scale portrait of my best friend highlighting the many aspects of her I find most beautiful.

Hale.Monster.jpg
“Monster” directly references the dehumanizing language used against trans people. With this print, I wanted to show that the so-called “monster” from the news was once a happy kid too. By depicting myself smiling, I aim to challenge the notion that…

Hale.Venus.jpg
“Venus” references the Venus Pudica pose from classical and baroque art, historically used to convey modesty and desire while highlighting the female form. I have adapted this pose to examine top surgery scars, presenting the trans body in a positive…
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