When I close my eyes, I see bright colors.
Natural flowing forms and the interplay of light and shadow inspire me.
I attempt to reproduce the patterns found in nature by experimenting with different techniques and mediums.
I am intrigued by the combination of mysterious forms with common human interactions, as I explore the relationship between old and new, useful and forgotten.
Discarded machines call out as they are encountered. A narrative is told of when their hard work was integral to the function of humanity, now their service is no longer required.
As the world moves forward at an ever-increasing pace, I am drawn to preserving objects from another time and giving them a new life. I feel the weight of past generations pushing and shaping my artwork to show the human side of obsolete machinery.
I try to understand and document the stories of the past that are contained within abandoned industrial items.
My experience as an artist began during frequent trips into the secluded beauty of the Boundary Waters-Quetico wilderness area.
My history working in the building construction industry, has given me an appreciation for how buildings are constructed, as well as their life cycle. I began to realize how much effort and craftsmanship went into complex and intricate mechanical systems that most people would never get a chance to see. I felt a kinship that went beyond the ages, and brought me closer to the artisans of the past. My art combines forgotten machinery and new electronics to create a unique interactive audience experience.
Born in New York, I grew up in Northern Ontario before relocating to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I currently reside.