Artist Statement
I’m compelled to make artwork for the joy and the endless challenge of the creative process. The beauty of nature, the human form, and the complexities of the modern world are my inspiration and motivation.
I work primarily with found object materials, scrap metals, construction scrap, and salvaged timber. The history and patinas of these materials brings character to the work, and the repurposing of the ‘waste materials’ is satisfying. Similarly, I’ve built a backyard shop from materials I’ve salvaged from construction jobs through the years, which has helped facilitate the production of my new work.
Education: San Francisco Art Institute 1982 – 1984
ONE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
1994 Solo Exhibition
Exhibitions Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1993 Installation, “Broken Circle”
Intersection for the Arts, San Francisco, CA
1987 Solo Exhibition
Richard/Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2005 Artfully Reclaimed-A National Juried Exhibit, Novato, CA
2000 Represented by Imago Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
1998 Group Show, Imago Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
1994 “Home Style” – Exhibitions Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1991 Outdoor Sculpture Garden-Arpel Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
1990 Juried Show-Arpel Gallery, Santa Barbara Arts Festival, Santa Barbara, CA
1989 International Contemporary Art Fair-Los Angeles Convention Center,
Los Angeles, CA
1989 “California Figurative Art Now” – Richard Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1988 International Contemporary Art Fair-Los Angeles Convention Center,
Los Angeles, CA
1988 “Almost Functional”-Richard/Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1988 “Embodiments, An Exhibition of Recent Figurative Sculpture”-
Brattleboro Museum of Modern Art, Brattleboro, Vermont
1987 International Contemporary Art Fair-Los Angeles Convention Center,
Los Angeles, CA
1987 “The Art of Politics” – Richard Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1986 “Small Images Show” – Atkinson Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
1986 Group Show – Richard Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
AWARDS/COMMISSIONS
1986 “Small Images Show” – Atkinson Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA COMMISIONS
1997 Three steel wall sculptures for Lauren Westrich, Berkeley, CA
1994 “Time Portals” 4’ x 13’ x 26’ Steel gates featuring figurative sculpture for
Tom Merkel, New Cuyama, CA
1993 “Mother and Earth” for Dr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, Palo Alto, CA
1993 “The Endless Column” 20’ cast aluminum for Tom Merkel, New Cuyama, CA
1992 “Space Cone” 6’ x 4’ bronze wall piece for Jim and Florence Baily,
Santa Barbara, CA
1991 “Dancer” 6’ steel figure for Steve and Rita Barrens, Los Angeles, CA
1990 Untitled 2’ steel figure for Tessa Goss, Palm Desert, CA
1989 Sheet copper and steel wall piece, 6’ x 4’ for Steve Berman, Santa Barbara, CA
1986 Two 9’ steel and cement figures for Jean Kaplan, Santa Barbara, CA
PUBLICATIONS
1993 Art Week, October 7, 1993
1987 Art and Antiques Magazine Mini profile, show announcement, photo
1987 Art Scene Art guide to Los Angeles area, review of show, cover photo
1987 Los Angeles Times Review of solo show
1987 Art Forum Magazine (October)