It’s Only Temporary
Acrylic on Canvas, 72” x 60”
$1,750

A sign of the times.

So, why “It’s Only Temporary”? Well, this life-saving advice came from my dear friend, Amy, when I was really struggling through my divorce. She said, “Get a post-it note, write “It’s Only Temporary” on it, stick it on your laptop, and say it to yourself everyday – like a mantra. Eventually you will find yourself saying it less, and less …and one day you’ll stop noticing it’s even there.” She was right. And although it’s such a simple, obvious thing - it really did help.

This large, fictitious sign is easily my favorite work in this series. You might detect that the building and scaffolding is a simplified version of my Hotel Roosevelt painting. One day I’d like to collaborate with a steel worker and neon fabricator to recreate it. And it would serve as a reminder to our trans brothers and sisters that the hate they are facing today will one day be gone. But upon which building should it stand? Who would fund such an ambitious project? DM me with your suggestions.

  • A woman with gray hair, wearing a gray t-shirt, ripped jeans, and sandals, kneels on a wooden floor while working on a wall with red text or graphics. She has white paint splatters on her arm and knee and appears to be painting or touching up the wall.

    Work in progress

  • A neon sign displaying the words "TOO ONLY TEXAS & HOUSTON" in a wireframe structure, viewed from below against a cloudy sky.

    Draft stage

  • A large wall art piece featuring a geometric design with stairs and bold text reading 'This is a very interesting project' in 3D letters, situated above a white desk with a computer, lamp, and various desk items.

    Color evolution

  • Large artwork depicting a stylized sign that reads 'It's Only Democracy' with a geometric design, situated on a sloped hillside with two small human figures at the bottom.

    In the studio

  • Artist's rendering of two small figures, one black and one white, standing on a large pink and white geometric structure. In the background, there is a large, partially visible sign that says 'PARK'.

    Detail

  • A framed artwork hangs on a white wall above a bed with pillows, with two small lamps on either side, one lit with warm yellow light.

    Current hanging