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Hello, and thank you for visiting my website. I am interested in creating fine art in metal for display in both public and private spaces. My major influences include industrial, modern and graphic design.
Born and raised on the Oregon Coast, I was encouraged by my family to express my artistic interests. An aunt who is a professional artist and a grandparent with a deep appreciation for the natural world were particularly influential in my early explorations. While I was in grade school, many weekends were spent working on art projects together.
The Eugene-Springfield area has been my home since 1991. I am currently employed as a welder/steel fabricator.
Since 2004, I've used the term "erganic
If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact me.
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| education | I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts from the University of Oregon in 1996. My focus was metal sculpture; figure studies & lost wax technique of bronze-casting in particular. |
| participation |
art vendor - June 2010 Last Thursday on Alberta in Portland, OR
exhibitor - 2008 Eugene Celebration Le Salon des Refuses, Eugene, OR
exhibitor - 2007 Eugene Celebration Le Salon des Refuses, Eugene, OR
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| publication | The September 6th, 2007 edition of the Eugene Weekly featured an article on the 2007 Salon des Refuses. The article includes a photo of my sculpture, "Robotic Liberty Leading the People". Here is a hyperlink to the article. The September 22nd, 2005 edition of the Eugene Weekly featured a review by Sylvie Pederson on the 2005 Salon des Refuses. She favorably mentions my head-standing, breakdancing piece. Here is a hyperlink to the article. |