Following the tragedy of September 11th, there has been a surge of patriotism in America. I became fascinated with the way different entities of American society chose to communicate this sentiment. The U.S. Government, the corporate sector, the religious community and the individual found a specific form of expression which best suited their needs.

The images depict this varied response which would rarely surface except under the most extreme conditions. By studying the way these reactions manifest themselves in public form we are exposed to a unique opportunity to learn more about the collective consciousness of a society.

For me, this work raises questions about authenticity, the separation of church and state and vulnerability.