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Artist Statement

Certain observations excite me in my daily experiences.

I take these motivating occurrences and incorporate them into an installation where their essence becomes a primary focus. The viewer then experiences what normally would be an understated observation.  This is usually done in a direct and minimal way, creating a quiet, subtle, intimate piece in which viewers can spend time.

My work is site-specific.  Many factors come into play when developing an idea: the environment itself and the energy a space holds.  The architectural elements of shape, size, structural materials, light, and location also play a role.  Sometimes the history of the space or building becomes an inspirational factor as well. My work is based on these elements and the obscure observations of life.

Recent Work

Finding Space

A 22' x 9'8" theatrical scrim rotates  in a square room at 1 RPM. Viewers interact with the installation, walking around the gallery while the light, shadows, and space  change.

Drury Gallery at Marlboro College
Marlboro, VT
2009

Between Now
and Then

Cottonwood cotton,
gelled lights, fans

Paper City Studios
Holyoke, MA
2009

In the Space

Plastic, aluminum, wood

Gallery Yuragi
Kyoto, Japan
2009