"Nuclear Family" uses vintage bear figurines to critique the renewed push for traditional American family values in political rhetoric following Trump’s election. The seemingly wholesome family—husband, wife, and son—reveals unsettling details upon closer inspection, such as the son bear holding the snowman’s severed head. The ominous atmosphere, spotlight on a closed chest, and fabric backdrop suggest a carefully maintained facade. This piece highlights not just the contradictions but the dangers of enforcing idealized norms, exposing the harm that is often overlooked in promoting such values.