Artist Statement

My work begins with an attraction to found objects that I am personally connected to socially and culturally.  I let the objects work through me revealing a deep archetypal connection from my own personal history.

I use mythology as my own religion, instinct in the invisible, the layer of psyche where biology and spirit might touch, the world between two worlds.

What intrigues me most are the beauty, form and memory in an object, not it's function.  By looking closely at the colors, shapes, and textures soul is revealed as though it had been hidden under well-oiled functioning.  I often start with just two elements, as the anticipation of a narrative is about to unfold.  What results is a visual tapestry of information creating a dialog that is universal.

As I look around my studio I am surrounded by echoes of the past.  I constantly search for a supply of objects and images that yearn for a "home".  We all have our own personal history, moments of grace, tragedy, and wisdom. It is my intention to reveal through these cultural artifacts a universal story as new as tomorrow and old as the beginning of time.  We will find ourselves entering yet another attitude, another manner of seeing, as well as discovering and accomplishing the tasks of consciousness.
I reside in the quirky little town of Buchanan, Michigan with my tribe of artist friends, chefs, musicians, designers. Artists from all walks of life...they are my art imitating life.  My family and friends are a constant support.  Without them I would be less of an artist.