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STATEMENT

 

Situations presented in multi-media or mixed media focus on the concept of irony and result in lighthearted whimsy or a sense of tragedy, unease and even danger. The artwork ultimately challenges our first impressions or takes a deeper look at human behavior. Common themes include Man vs. Nature as well as the many issues and roles mankind faces today. Both topics are investigations considered in contemporary society.

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The Flower Series is an extension of the concept of tragic irony as seen in the fleeting moment. The full bloom of a flower can be enjoyed and captured in a single moment, but faces a tragic future. The physical act of creating the artwork is in itself a captured moment.

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The dichotomy of finding beauty in destruction or beauty in mundane items elevates the work. Something as simple as a flower creates an interaction with the audience in the moment. The viewer is in control of the interaction. The time spent interacting is either enjoyed, or a missed opportunity. In today’s fast paced society and image overload, missed opportunities are endless as human behavior many times fails to enjoy the moment of simple beauty.

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Commission work is tailored to each client, incorporating mixed media techniques to create a unique and one of a kind piece.

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EDUCATION

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2020 Master of Business Administration: Webster University: Webster Groves, MO

2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art & Design: Metalsmithing and Painting: SIU Edwardsville, IL

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EXPERIENCE

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2021 Learn to Draw Instructor: Online 10 week course

2001-present Art Commissions: Paintings, Jewelry, Murals, Ornaments

2000-2003 Ceramic Artist Assistant: Trailnet, Inc.: Riverfront Trail, “Reflecting on a River”: 

      Public Art Project: St. Louis, MO

2001 St. Louis Art Museum Instructor: Pop art book printing course: St. Louis, MO

2001 Pottery Instructor: Girl Scouts: Webster Groves, MO

2000, 2001: Earth Day Instructor: Riverfront Trail: St. Louis, MO

1998-2000 Lectures: Art Education: Red Bud, IL

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ART EXHIBITIONS & PLACEMENT

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2023 Botanical 2023: Las Laguna Art Gallery; Laguna Beach, CA; www.laslagunaartgallery.com

2022 Plantarium - Gallerium Art - Canada 

2022 Flowers 4 Peace & Prosperity: Red Bluff Art Gallery; Corning, CA; https://www.redbluffartgallery.com/flowers4b1.htm

2022 Art Saint Louis "Light" Exhibit: St. Louis, MO

2021 Angad Arts Hotel 4th Biannual Exhibition: St. Louis, MO 

2018 Best of Show: Confluence of Expression Floral Exhibit: Green Door Art Gallery: Missouri

2017 Confluence of Expression Floral and Botanical Exhibit: Green Door Art Gallery: Missouri

2012-present Liberty Courtyard Winery: Evansville, IL

2009 Landfill Art Project: International

2005-2008 The Shop: St.Louis, MO

2006 Central West End Art Fair & Taste:St. Louis, MO

2006 Illinois Art & Wine Festival:Rend Lake, IL

2006 Arts Extravaganza: Cape Girardeau, MO

2005 Spring Jewelry Showcase: Waterloo, IL

2002 Metals from Around the Midwest: Macomb, IL

2002 Man vs. Nature: BFA Exhibition: Edwardsville, IL

2001 SNAG National Student Exhibition: Richmond, VA

2001 SIUE Undergraduate Exhibition: Edwardsville, IL

2000 Young at Art: Young Artist’s Exhibition: Clayton, MO

1998-2000 SIUE Art Auction: Edwardsville, IL

1997 RBHS Solo Exhibition: Red Bud, IL

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