This site-specific installation at The Govan School, an abandoned schoolhouse in Eastern Washington, reflects on the current state of nationalism in the United States. Reflecting on US imperialism and the damage done globally at the hands of greed and hate, the installation stands open to the public until elements human or otherwise decide to intervene.

The subject, a US vet, J. Swiderski, is sourced from a lifetime of photo albums discarded on Seattle’s Airport Way after the death of the Texas bread, Seattle's departing family man, J. Swiderski. This action of salvage is a parallel to the treatment of our soldiers post-service. Discarded, left to be forgotten unless intervened upon through direct means locally. This treatment extends to the poor and marginalized nationally. J. Swiderski stands as a symbol of all those whom their government does not support, despite years of service through war, menial labor, child care, and breath.

Built in two hours with limited resources on Independence Day 2025, this work is anti-imperialist and anti-military. The depiction of J.Swiderski comes from a pro-neighbor perspective. Prioritizing global care, from vets to international victims of the American War Machine. To reflect on that, Red, White, and Blue has turned to the decay of the pursuit of Happiness.

When I Remember What We’re Fighting For, it makes me sick.