Drakaina- In Greek mythology, a drakaina is a female serpent or dragon, sometimes with humanlike features. What inspired me to create this image is the concept of intertwining reality with fantasy. I feel the fantasy components of a dragon like the bright, illuminated eyes and the breathing of smoke coming from a realistic human make the imagery powerful. It embodies strength.

My political statement piece relates to Roe vs. Wade being overturned and the war on abortion. In 1970, A lawsuit was filed against the district attorney of Dallas County, Texas, challenging a Texas law making abortion illegal except by a doctor's orders to save a woman's life. my inspiration behind my statement piece is the importance of women's rights.