A huge motivation behind #PitBullFlowerPower was how devastating it felt to know so many of these dogs would die in shelters, unseen, forgotten, looked over because of their physical traits, the prejudices, bad intake notes or a crappy intake photo.
These photos were about dignity.

A large public exhibit of Pit Bull Flower Power is on view at The Seaport in Manhattan NY (it will stay up for a whole year until June 2026). Over 60 images, many larger-than-life of shelter pit bulls who found homes 🌸🐶

My fascination with dog collars reached new levels with this series of ceramic collars I’ve been working on. The series is called “The End of Love” and offers a reflection on collars and the way we “love” our dogs. Collars can be both symbols of safety and care, and means of control and abuse.

I did my thing again. This is Lala (fka Chili). I photographed her as a puppy a couple years ago. She was recently returned to the shelter when her family couldn’t afford her skin allergy treatments. I used her baby crown for inspiration and made her a bigger one. Good luck Lala!

The pottery studio has been my refuge these past months. I’m working on a line of sacred objects inspired by our spiritual bond with dogs and my calling as an animal chaplain. 🖤 This vessel is inspired by the role of psychopomps dogs play in cosmologies around the world.

😌😌😌 ask for what you need! Love that!

🙏 let’s see how things go! Thank you!

Your dog is your spiritual guide. What has he taught you?
<pic from my #Xolotl series> 🌚🌝