"Exodus" was created as part of my first solo exhibition entitled "I Reckon," which consisted of works that embody my process of reckoning with the casual hostility and violence embedded in the cultural constructs of the region I call home. My goal in creating this work was to draw focus to institutional markers and regional identifiers that nod towards Christian nationalism, white supremacy, and classism; themes that are woven into many aspects of Southern life and are subtly romanticized under the guise of "tradition" and "heritage." This body of work is heavily influenced by my perspective as a southerner and as someone who was complicit in these constructs for much of my life. "Exodus" is a monument marking the mass departure of Christians from the church - an institutional pillar of southern identity. This phenomenon evidences a significant cultural shift that will undoubtedly change the region's social fabric, which is deeply rooted in and influenced by its religious heritage.