I would describe my artistic practice as compulsive.  The drive to create comes from deep inside me and is something I feel compelled to do.  I typically work on multiple projects simultaneously, which allows me to hone my skillsets in a variety of media while pursuing my diverse artistic interests, including large-scale public sculpture, sculptures to be used for exhibitions, and studio furniture design.  I have a deep appreciate for both functional and non-functional art, and am always looking for ways to integrate art into peoples’ daily lives.  

 

The aesthetics of my work are influenced by the industrial memories of my childhood and travel; areas where the natural world and urban development meet, such as a bridge crossing the muddy waters of the Mississippi River or the unseen beauty of overgrown abandoned brick warehouses.  The combination of human innovation with the unrelenting forces of nature has always captivated me, and I often incorporate that look of strength amidst decay in my artwork.