Uvalde, 2022, acrylic on cotton canvas, 30 x 37 in. / 76.2 x 93.98 cm.

Uvalde, John Affolter, 2022, acrylic on cotton canvas, 30 x 37 in. / 76.2 x 93.98 cm.

Part of the "Gnome Sequence" series that is exploring the dual nature of words. A word has a visual presence in that it can be seen. At the same time a word carries meaning and tells a story. This work uses repetition and juxtaposition to create a visual dynamic while using words from teen shooting.