We had the privilege to create a print sculpture for Under Construction: America at 250, a sculpture exhibition on the grounds of the beautiful Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA on view June 14, 2026 – August 29, 2027. Each piece created by the participating artists and collaborative teams offers an opportunity to pause and consider, in this Semiquincentennial year: What does America mean to me?

As I reflected on this idea with my student in the Spring of 2026, we proposed to reflect on the American flag as a symbol of liberty and justice for all. We felt that despite its ideals, systems of injustice and oppression have persisted in evolving forms, often exploiting people for their labor while simultaneously claiming to honor them. We hoped to challenge viewers to reconsider and redefine what truly constitutes oppression at this historic time in America.

Three flags were cut with a CNC router machine in the standard 3 by 5 feet size. They act as barriers between silhouettes of workers, mothers, and immigrants which were also digitally cut and painted black. Relief prints depicting symbols, protests, and historical events were carved, printed, and then used to cover the inside of the silhouettes. The piece invites you to step closer and look between the lines in order to engage with the collage of prints.