“Good artists copy, great artists steal” – Picasso (more or less) Art has always lived in the uneasy space between originality and imitation. To create is often to take, to borrow forms, gestures, and symbols that already exist in the world. Theft in this sense is less a violation than
Year: 2025
Photographs taken by killers are perhaps the most unsettling form of true crime memorabilia. Unlike forensic or journalistic images, these photos were often created with intent– the killer consciously framed, staged, or captured the victim in ways that reveal their own psychology. In doing so, they transform the act
The phrase “sex, drugs, and rock & roll” is usually said with a laugh, as if it’s just part of the wild fun of being a rockstar. But for Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil, that cliché turned deadly. What was celebrated as the band’s reckless image ended with real lives destroyed
In recent years, the new phrase “cancel culture” has become commonly known and has risen due to social media amplifying the power of the public opinion. To define this term, it would be when individuals, often well known, like celebrities or influencers, are socially outcast or boycotted due to their
When you start hearing knocking noises and whispers in an empty house… Who will you call? Ed and Lorraine Warren! Ed and Lorraine Warren are a well-known couple in the paranormal industry of encountering haunted houses, dark entities, and possessed items and people. They were called on by families to
Artistically inspired by the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, My Chemical Romance united under the revolutionary passion to pursue music and uplift others. What 9/11 is and how many people’s lives were affected across the nation by international terrorism. The 9/11 Investigation references a
One editing slip up revealed the dark side of a seemingly perfect Youtube vlogger, and it would eventually lead to her career’s demise. Brooke Houts posted her first Youtube video on November 23, 2015, uploading various styles of content, whether that be “get ready with me’s”, daily vlogs, or prank
Maddie Ziegler is an American dancer, actress, and model who first rose to fame as the breakout star of the reality series Dance Moms. Recognized for her extraordinary talent at a young age, she quickly transcended reality TV and became a cultural figure when pop artist Sia cast her as
I am submitting this artwork because I believe the intersection of art and crime is highly relevant. True crime has become extremely popular online and has fostered its own engaged community. As an artist, I have always processed and communicated existential events—this time through the lens of true crime analysis.