linocut relief print; paper 11×11″

This print examines the growing acceptance of hate speech, especially in relation to gender, race, ethnicity, and religion. Social media amplifies and perpetuates this harmful rhetoric, entrapping individuals in a cycle of divisiveness until the consequences hit home. The poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, contrasts with the flames of hatred that continue to spread due to societal indifference. Our collective inaction allows these toxic ideologies to thrive, deepening the divides between us. Through this work, I underscore the urgency of confronting these issues before they escalate further, as silence only nurtures the destructive force that could consume us all.