My process begins with a mental image of a three dimensional form. I let this image incubate for a bit while I sketch and take notes. Then I determine how to construct the piece. I have an appreciation for the minimal in my work. I also believe that honest humor is one of the greatest political tools. Ultimately, my work is about human relationships, but the themes are as disparate as love, indifference, war, faith, isolation, racism, sex, conversation, freedom, and what it means to be an artist.

 

 

Education

2008-2010 - M.F.A. in Sculpture from University of Memphis

2006-2010 - M.L.S. in Intermedia Storytelling from U. of Memphis

2001-2005 - B.A. in Painting from College of Santa Fe

 

Selected Exhibitions

2010 - A Delicate Affair - AMUM ArtLab, Memphis

- 27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition - AMUM, Memphis - Best of Show

2009 - On the Brink of Collapse - Marshall Arts, Memphis - curator Greely Myatt

2008 - 25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition - AMUM, Memphis - juror Chakaia Booker

- A.R.T.S. Club Exhibition - S. Main, Memphis

2007 - 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition - AMUM, Memphis - Graduate Purchase Award

2005 - Reconsumation - Greer Garson Theater, College of Santa Fe - solo exhibition

1999 - Forgotten, linoleum block print in permanent collection of Methodist University Hospital, Memphis

 

Awards

Best of Show, AMUM 27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, 2010

ArtLab Award, AMUM, 2010

Graduate Purchase Award, AMUM 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, 2007

Talent Award, College of Santa Fe