Nature and the dynamic flow of life effects my philosophy thus giving my work a zen quality. Art, like life should be kept as minimal and natural as possible.
I am a self-taught artist and experimented with many media, however none touched my soul until I started working with metals. I primarily use non-ferrous metals (copper and brass) because of their unique oxidation qualities. Even though I approach each piece as a three dimensional painting of sorts I don’t use paint, dyes or stains. Instead, all color and texture are acquired by oxidizing the metal. With the aid of the different corrosive chemicals applied to the surface of these raw metals, I am able to produce very lush textures and impressive colors. After the initial layer of patina, I begin selectively removing areas of color and applying additional layers of chemicals. This process produces depth and complexity and aids additional growth of the final surface.
I create one-of-a-kind contemporary patinated metal relief sculpture for the wall suitable for both the corporate environment and the private home. The I Ching states “if something is to grow it must change”. Thinking of my art as “living work”, I allow it to develop and look to see what happens next, therefore I regard it as art for today as well as the future. My work should live for hundreds if not thousands of years in the proper conditions. My intention is that it will enhance the spiritual essence of the viewer’s life by creating an atmosphere of tranquility.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Fair Winter Park, FL 2005, 2007, 2019,2020
St. Louis Art Fair Clayton, MO 2011, 18
Plaza Art Fair Kansas City, MO 2005, 08, 2010, 2019
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Phil., PA Best of Metal 2008, 2016
Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, IA Best of Metal 2008, 2009, 2016, 2019, 2020
Northern VA Fine Arts Festival, Reston, VA 2008, 2016-17,2019
Ann Arbor Original Ann Arbor, MI 2009, 2011, 2015-16
Old Town Art Fair Chicago, IL 2004-11, 15-18
American Craft Council Show Baltimore 2012,2015 St. Paul 2013-15, Atlanta 2008, 2017-18
Krasl Art Fair St. Joseph, MI 2017
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coconut Grove, FL 2007 & 2010, 2014-16
Armonk Outdoor Art Fair Armonk, NY 2015-16
Washington Fine Craft Show Washington DC 2013
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show West Palm Beach, FL 2013 & 16
Charlotte Contemporary Charlotte, NC 2015
Palm Beach Contemporary West Palm Beach, Fl 2017
Buffalo Grove Invitational Buffalo Grove, IL 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award andPurchase Award for City of Buffalo Grove Permanent Collection
Bonita Springs Art Fair Bonita Springs, FL 2004-8, 2011-13, 2019 Second Place in Sculpture 2013Award of Merit 2004 Best of 3-D 2005 Best of Show Jan. 2007, Award of Distinction March 2013
Riverfest Arts Memphis, TN 2012-17 Best of Sculpture 2015
Naples National Naples, FL 2016
Westchester Fine Crafts White Plains, NY 2012
Pinnacle 2012 National Exhibition Florida A & M University Third Place Award 2012
Peoria Art Fair Peoria, IL 2012
Art Expo NY NY, New York 2011 SOLO Award
Canton Museum of Art National Canton, OH 2010-2011
Dallas Jewish Arts Festival Dallas, TX 2011
Cherry Creek Denver, CO 2005-6, 08
Main St. Fort Worth Fort Worth, Tx 2007-8
Uptown Art Fair Minneapolis, Mn 1995-98, 2005-9, 2011, 2018,19
Boca Raton Museum Show Boca Raton, FL 2005-6
Summerfair Cincinnati, OH 1996 & 2005-08,2011 Third Place in Metal/Sculpture 2005 & 08
Art at Laumeier St Louis, MO 2004, 06
Art on the Square Belleville, IL 2004-05,07 Best of Sculpture 2005
Boston Mills Art Fair Peninsula, OH 1998, 2004, 2007, 2011
Port Clinton Art Fair Highland Park, IL 1996-98, 2004-07 , 2013, 2018 1st Place Award 3-DNF 1997
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Big Rapids Products, Big Rapids, MI
General Tire Corporation Technology Center Mt. Vernon, IL
Bon-Ell Manufacturing Chicago, IL
Jost Chemical St. Louis, MO
Chevy’s Fresh Mex Corporate St. Louis, MO
Willow Partners Consulting, LLC Chicago, IL
Periodontics, LTD St. Louis, MO
IMA Financial Witchita, KS
Bollman, Lesser & McGlynn Attorneys Lake Forest, IL
Price Waterhouse Coopers Fort Worth, TX
Tiger Oak Publications Minn., MN
The DEA Denver, CO
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Ann Arbor, MI
INVITATIONAL
Inspired by Architecture Group Show Rendlake Marketplace, Whittington, IL 2013
Ancient Echoes Two Person Show The Gallery Space Murphysboro, IL 2007
Center of Contemporary Art “Clockworks” St. Louis, MO 1998 Group Exhibition
del Mano Gallery Pasadena, CA “It’s About Time” 1997 Group Exhibition
L. Freud Gallery Birmingham, AL “Time is Relative” 1997
Showcase Artists Illinois Artisans Shop Chicago, IL 1995
“One- of- a -Kind” Artworks Gallery Peoria, IL 1994
“Flights of Fancy” Ozarks Craft Guild Rend Lake Gallery 1994
PUBLICATIONS
Southern Illinoisan October 2007
The Belleville News-Democrat Magazine May 8, 2005
Nashville Banner June 10, 1997
Tampa Bay Times December 6, 1997
The World of Wood “In Honor of the Tree” August 1995
The Living Museum IL State Museum Vol 57 #3 Fall 1995
Chicago Tribune Sunday April 2, 1995