In the vein of cowboys and conquerers, these works comprise my explorations of American sport. Jack Johnson, an African-American boxing champion from a hundred years ago, was a figure who embodied attributes and contradictions exemplative of America - strength and courage in the face of unimaginable persecution; a brash violence, ego, and a desire for celebrity; and the ability above all to do amazing things. He was the Heavyweight Champion of the World in a day when that title equated to the world's strongest and toughest man. For this man to be black was a cataclysmic paradigm shift for American society (and the white race worldwide). Similarly, I am fascinated by American Football’s allegory, dynamism and corporeality. It is the most universally popular sport, and form of entertainment overall, in our country by many measurements. It is a reflection of our culture and our past -violent fights to take land (yards) from your opponent, an accompanying deadly risk and possible reward of money, fame and glory. From the proxy political fights of race and nationalism, to the record of misogeny and lack of repercussions for criminal behavior (unless, of course, you disrepect the flag), the sport has never been more relevant or representative of our country.