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Best known for her abstract linocut paintings—complex hybrids of printmaking and painting that build richly textured layers of color and pattern—Woodhouse applies the same technical and aesthetic sensitivity to her political work. She presents a striking series of reimagined American flags infused with global and inclusive symbolism. Colors and icons drawn from other national flags, a spectrum of skin tones, peace signs, and LGBTQ+ pride motifs challenge the notion of a singular American identity. As our political landscape grows increasingly fraught, symbols of nationalism have been co-opted by far-right movements. This exhibition challenges that narrative, reclaiming the flag as a symbol of the people—all people. It also raises a set of questions:
If liberal states were to secede, what would their flag look like?
Could we create a new national symbol that reflects inclusion, diversity, and global solidarity?
Can we even save this country?
