'I Love A Man in a Uniform' is a series of paintings that meditates on official uses of force, the display of state-sponsored power, and the uses of political violence. All source material are photojournalist-generated images of police officers at non-violent scenes or demonstrations. As the 2016 election neared, I began to be increasingly more aware of the heavy armor and military-grade artillery used by local police in even the most innocuous circumstances. This body of work was created and displayed at Bushwick Open Studios 2016 in various locations.