prayer rug, 2016, 63 x 48 inches, Military ribbons of 120 countries.

I created a prayer rug using military ribbons, repurposing a symbol of power and authority into an object traditionally associated with spirituality and devotion. In many cultures, prayer rugs are revered and treated as sacred. By merging the icons of military and religion—two powerful forces in human history—this work examines the tension between these domains and the ways they shape our understanding of power. It challenges the traditional significance of objects within modern society, subverting their original meanings to explore the complex relationship between authority, faith, and control. Through this juxtaposition, the work invites viewers to reconsider how symbols of power are imbued with cultural and ideological weight, and how they are redefined within different contexts.