Challenging and highlighting abusive power dynamics in our culture is my goal; replicating them is not.

I know that in my family there are histories of violence that are internal family things and that are oftentimes dealt with internally. By internally, I mean inside the family group, but also partly inside ourselves. You know, self-hatred and hostility and rage and this cycle that won't break.

I took a political stance early on, but I don't think my work is overtly political. I respond to events.

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