DIANE BUSH

Lives and works in Las Vegas, NV, USA

Artist statement

Most of my life and my art has been influenced by wars: first the Vietnam War (including a stint as a political refugee), and later, the Iraq War. Therefore it is not surprising that my early work followed "The Concerned Photographer" genre. In later years I adopted the more modern label of "Activist Artist". Since the 90's I narrowed my vision to political satire, and have expanded my range from Photographer, to performance artist, sculptor, and fiber artist.

Artwork

• "You Reap, While We Sew", 2022. Found fabrics, embroidery thread, stamps
• Toxic Masculinity : A Bitter Pill, 2020. medicine ball , chain, toy soldiers
• Make a Merkin Great Again, 2019. Hand -spun pussy-cat fur, patriotic ribbons, veteran flag frames
• Body of Water, 1992. Photography
• Well, I'm Not a Crook, 1997. Photography on Talking Picture Frames
• God Bless America, 1996. Photography on Talking Picture Frames, Cotton, flags, found valise
• WARHEAD #3, 2005. Macro-photographic C-print with bleach thrown at it (monoprint)