Nearly two decades ago, I borrowed a point-and-shoot camera on a whim, zoomed in on a bucket of water in the sun, and recorded an image of fantasy. I saw none of my expectations in the brilliant light and slices of blue, violet, and green – like sunlight through dense leaves. When I took that picture, the bucket was more than a tool of limited use, more than a background object I readily understood. It was something I had written off for years, but on that day, it left me in awe.
That shot has fueled my creative philosophy ever since. I strive to bring the overlooked to the forefront – to change mundane to extraordinary, and show trivial as enchanting.
I hope my work allows you to share the sense of wonder I’ve come to feel, and see anew what we often leave unseen.
Awards and Recognition
I’m very fortunate and grateful to have had my work showcased by these venues.
- 2023
- 03 – Group Exhibition; Standing Up is the First Step and Pennies and Flame; Creative Quarterly, 100 Best 2022
- 03 – Group Exhibition; Standing Up is the First Step and Pennies and Flame; Creative Quarterly, 100 Best 2022
- 2022
- 11 – Honorable Mention for Standing Up is the First Step; Creative Quarterly, No. 70.
- 03 – Honorable Mention for Pennies and Flame and The Mountain of Metal Beasts; Creative Quarterly, No. 67.
- 2016
- 03 – Group Exhibition ; Yellow Rose Art Gallery, Madison WI.
- 03 – Group Exhibition ; Yellow Rose Art Gallery, Madison WI.
- 2013
- 2011
- 10 – Honorable mention for Musical Notes ; Creative Quarterly, No. 26.
Contact
I believe that artistic development is fostered by one’s community. To me, creative vision is intertwined with sharing life’s discoveries, and is fueled by joining our collective journey and pushing it towards inclusion and understanding.
I invite you to reach out, and welcome discussions on style, interpretation, and technical details.