Bio + Artist Statement
My sculptures explore texture, topographical surfaces, and interior spaces—reflecting on the experience of shrinking space in a rapidly shifting world. I build geometric frames that are overtaken by layers of wire, paper, and sawdust mâché. It feels like a collaborative process between me and the materials. As the forms dry, they contract and warp, resulting in biomorphic shapes with cracked surfaces and slits that hint at hidden interiors. Physically and metaphorically, the sculptures exhibit a sense of claustrophobia, playfulness, and decay.
I hold an interdisciplinary MFA in Art from the University of Oregon, a BFA in Sculpture from the University of North Texas, and an AA in Photography from Richland College. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught a range of studio art courses at institutions including the University of Oregon, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Lane Community College, Linn-Benton Community College, and Doane University. My teaching experience spans Mixed Media Sculpture, 3D and 2D Design, Color Theory, Drawing, Digital Photography, and Art Appreciation. Since 2020, I’ve also developed and taught effective online versions of these courses.
I am currently based out of Bishop, CA, a mountain town in the foothills of the Eastern Sierra where I spend most of my spare time climbing rocks. I see mountains and boulder fields as similar playgrounds to the art studio. It all feels connected, like these practices stem from the same place; both art and climbing provide a visceral connection to the earth, a tactile exploration of material and texture, a flow state through technical process, a mind-body connection.
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For details on education, teaching positions, exhibitions, artist residencies, and awards, please see my CV. For more details about my art practice, my teaching philosophy, and more, please see the following links and also click on the menu tab “Teaching.”