Mariah

My practice utilizes satire as a surgical tool to dissect the mechanics of power—examining how it is established, exercised, and the specific ways it leaves lasting traces across generations. By favoring a satirical perspective over direct indictment, I create images that offer a more piercing interrogation of the structures governing our visibility and behavior.
Deeply informed by the unresolved context of war and violence, my work explores the reality of making art in the shadow of transgenerational trauma. By blending theoretical frameworks of surveillance with an intuitive approach to mark-making, I aim to expose the hidden narratives of power and the quiet ways trauma manifests in daily life.