BFA Thesis

Growing up in south Louisiana, my search for identity has led me to reject many ideas my culture seems to value, such as religious affiliation, familial obligations, and the pressure to succumb to a domestic lifestyle that so many of my peers have chosen. As my journey for identity continues, I am led to wonder whether these expectations stem from my cultural upbringing or if they are, in fact, self-imposed, thus creating further emotional turmoil. My works reflect a constant internal struggle faced while making these decisions as well as a look at the conflicting mindset I find myself in.