two-color reduction linoleum relief print; 10×10″ (image 6×6″)

“Legend has it, the Egyptian Sphinx was defaced when Muhammed Sa’im al-Dahr broke off its nose after he was enraged by the devotion it garnered. A recognizable monument that symbolizes hope in the United States is the Statue of Liberty. This work is a portrait for all of those who deface America with their bigotry, xenophobia, and greed.”

ARTIST BIO: Payton Combs (b. 2002) is a multimedia artist based in the Greater Cincinnati area, who specializes in printmaking. She received her BA in Studio Arts from Northern Kentucky University (2025). Combs’ process addresses the daunting uncertainties of the modern world and how young people are especially impacted. Drawing upon personal experiences and current popular culture, Combs utilizes printmaking and collage to depict feelings of chaos and uncertainty.