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The main theme I explore in my work is the idea of control, both in the physical world and within our own consciousness. I am fascinated by the physical means of control we encounter and the influence of unseen structures and systems of everyday existence that modify our experiential reality. My work is also inspired by the textures and forms of the natural world and the geological structures and surfaces that occur. I am drawn to subtleties found in such hard and unforgiving materials and landscapes and from this I strive to find the beauty and elegance in often overlooked remnant structures and surfaces. I use the subtle and subversive manipulation of found objects create sculptural jewelry forms and contemplative objects that represent a reconstructed reality. I also employ the concepts of chance and failure in my studio practice through pushing materials and processes to their breaking point, as well as the exploration of casting and brazing techniques and using the resulting textures and structures at the starting points and components for new pieces.

Self-Destruct Mechanism #1 & 2 - Detail
Brass, Found Objects, Lab-grown Rubies, Cubic Zirconia
3.25” H x 2.75”W x 2.5”D and 5.5”H x 2.75”W x 2.5”
2021
Self-Destruct Mechanism #1 & 2
Brass, Found Objects, Lab-grown Rubies, Cubic Zirconia
3.25” H x 2.75”W x 2.5”D and 5.5”H x 2.75”W x 2.5”
2021
Tactical Aquisition Device
Sterling Silver, Nickle Silver, US Currency, Found Objects
1.5"W x 1.5"D x 5"H
2020
Fully functional cast bronze sandbag-stack shackle stocks with double lock mechanism.
Bronze, Brass
8.5”W x 3”H x 1.25”D
2020
Hostile Defense Artifact
Electroformed Copper
6”H x 6”W x 6”D
2020
Temporal Resonance #1
Bronze, Copper, Maple
8"W x 4.5"D x 10"H
2019
Temporal Resonance #2-4
Cast Iron, Maple, Patina Finish
2020
Temporal Resonance #2
Cast Iron, Maple, Patina Finish
7.5" W x 8"D x 17"H
2020
Data Archive
Aluminum Server Rack, Found Objects, Copper, Steel, Fluorescent Lighting
86”H x 20”W x 5”D
2018
Data Archive - Detail
Aluminum Server Rack, Found Objects, Copper, Steel, Fluorescent Lighting
86”H x 20”W x 5”D
2018
Wonder-Land #1 - “She said she was broken and I was looking to get hurt.” (Detail)
Wood, Brass, Found Objects, Text
15.5”H x 9.25”W x 4”D
2017
Wonder-Land #1 - "She said she was broken and I was looking to get hurt."
Wood, Brass, Found Objects, Text
15.5”H x 9.25”W x 4”D
2017
"Observational Solitude" - Side View
Steel, Cast Iron, Brass
80"H x 14"W x 4"D
2017
"Observational Solitude"
Steel, Cast Iron, Brass
80"H x 14"W x 4"D
2017
Rectified
Bronze, Copper, Brass, Steel, Stone, Wood
12.5" W x 10.5"D x 13"H
2017
Rectified - Detail
Bronze, Copper, Brass, Steel, Stone, Wood
12.5" W x 10.5"D x 13"H
2017
Structural Unit with Drain Stack Ring #3
Cast Iron, Bronze
6.25”W x 6.25”D x 6.26”H
2016
Tangential Reality Apparatus
Cast Iron, Steel, Brass
13.25”L x 6”W x 7.75”H
2016
Closures #2
Steel, Cast Iron, Bronze, Copper, Aluminum, Brass
15”H x 12”W x 4”D
2016
Closures #1
Steel, Cast Iron, Bronze, Copper, Aluminum, Brass
15”H x 12”W x 4”D
2015
Fold Form Study #1
Copper, Maple
6”W x 7”D x 5”H
2015
Fold-Form Study #2
Copper, Brass, Wood
4”W x 4”D x 6”H
2015
"Surplus Information Decon. And Release Module"
Iron, Steel, Bronze
6"W x 11"H x 2"D
2010
"Resource Extraction Terminal"
Bronze, Brass, Found Objects
18”H x 3”W x 7”D
2011
"Emergency Exit Marker Release"
Bronze, Brass, Steel, Found Objects, LED Lighting
14”H x 11”W x 7”D
2011
"Large Stack-Box With Drains"
Bronze
4.75”W x 4.75”D x 7”H
2010
"Overflow Control System for Reaction Core"
Bronze, Brass, Steel
50”L x 6”W x 60”H
2011