Artist's Statement

In my work, I present familiar forms and objects in ways that challenge the viewer’s perception.  I am not necessarily trying to change the intrinsic meaning of what is presented – but I am trying to draw out some of the less obvious subtexts that exists.  The end result is often ostensibly whimsical.  However, these objects may reveal darker interpretations after further interaction.  There is also an extended arc running through my work that explores the meaning of theological constructs.


Selected Group Exhibitions

2012

Art Souterrain, Place Des Arts, Montreal, Quebec, CA.
 
2011

Emerging Artists 2011, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY.
 
2007

Fence Select '07, curated by Michael Oatman, The Arts Center of the Captial Region, Troy, NY.
 
2006

National Prize Show, curated by Cheryl Brutvan, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.
 
2005

11th Annual Juried Small Works Show, Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Ourchitecture, curated by Sara Agniel, Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI.
 
2004

National Prize Show 2004, curated by Robert Fitzpatrick, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA.
 
2003

Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2003, curated by Janis Keane Dorgan, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA.

Bacon Show 2003, curated by Brandon Shimoda, Albany, NY.

ArtScape, City of Pittsfield, Pittsfield, NY.
 
2002

Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2002, curated by Thayer Tolles, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA.

ArtScape, City of Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA.
 
1990

Threads From a Shaker Loom, Shaker Workmanship '90, curated by Cheryl Anderson, Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock, MA.
 
1989

Designed toHold, Contemporary Containers Inspired by Shaker Excellence, curated by Cheryl Anderson, Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock, MA.
 
1988

Shaker Workmanship, The Traditions of Shaker Craftmanship Continued by Contemporary Craftspeople, curated by Cheryl Anderson, Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock, MA.


Education

MSW, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, Albany, NY.

BA, Sociology, Siena College, Loudonville, NY.