I think the thing that I most appreciate now is that stereotypes involving Jewish identity activate fears of persecution that exist in the present day.
On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been involved in several Jewish projects, such as the establishment of a strong program of Judaic Studies at the University of California in San Diego.
There are times when folks will point out certain characteristics I have, like me being an interruptor, and attribute them to my Jewish identity.
I haven't made art about Israel. There's a covert subtext of Jewish identity in my artwork.