Hart’s US flags are a powerful reflection of the tension between chaos and order, movement and structure. Beneath the surface, they capture the rhythm of our cultural landscape, where disruption and harmony coexist. Layers of dynamic motion and bold color create an initial sense of disorder, yet within the abstraction, a quiet structure emerges, an unspoken balance that mirrors the way we navigate collective challenges.

The stripes serve as a defining element, representing both unity and transformation. Rather than erasing the past, they rise from it, symbolizing resilience and the ability to build something stronger. They remind us that order is not the absence of chaos but the ability to find meaning within it. Just as Hart’s work layers movement and form, we too evolve by embracing what came before, shaping new structures that transcend division.

At its core, these works call for unity. The stripes do not divide but bind, reminding us that true belonging transcends race, gender, and politics. Hart challenges us to see beyond fragmentation and recognize that we rise together by embracing, not erasing, our differences.

Inspired by Jasper Johns, whose reimagining of the American flag blurred the line between symbolism and abstraction, Hart expands on this dialogue with a visceral, gestural approach. She brings the energy of abstract expressionism into conversation with themes of identity, history, and transformation, using dynamic layering, raw materiality, and expressive movement. Through this, she continues the tradition of using the flag as both an object and a question, inviting the viewer to reconsider its meaning in an ever-changing world.