About the Work


My art can be divided into three distinct areas: large-scale dimensional mixed-media works, large-scale installation projects, and small-scale mixed-media sculpture.

The large-scale works consist of long, horizontal “containers” that are wall mounted. The spectator is asked to peer through one or more “windows” into the space contained within. These works utilize media such as water, air, soap bubbles, sound, light, darkness, reflections, etc. Various effects are achieved through the use of motors, blowers, pumps, electronic components, fogging devices, specialty lighting, and others. The primary concepts revolve around that which is not concrete, that which cannot be held in the hand (such as water or atmosphere, for example). Some of the media I choose is truly abstract by its very nature. This body of work emphasizes a departure from the traditional in-the-round art object.

The second body of work includes sculptural installations which are usually site specific. Some have been designed to prevent spectators from entering the space of the work and others encourage spectators to become living components of and participants in the installation. Concepts are developed through the understanding and interpretation of specific spaces based on the physicality of the space. Controlled environments through the use of natural and artificial light, dark, shadow, fabric, water, sound and space are used to create works that evoke a sense of essence, ambiance, mystery, and the ephemeral.

The small mixed-media works represent a continuing exploration of meaning through the utilization of a wide array of dimensional media and objects. These include items ranging from natural materials to objects such as plastic toys and items which might ordinarily be thought of as trash. Additionally, individual works may incorporate visual, audio, tactile and olfactory phenomena or evoke memories of taste. I consider these works to be sensory experiments. The work attempts to alter the way we understand the meaning and context of the familiar, from coat hooks and electrical outlets to portraiture and historical subjects. Meanings are twisted, humor and puns may be prevalent, and irony and absurdity can be important aspects.

Many of the works are designed to be viewed in the dark. Using a variety of man-made lighting, a majority of the more recent works described above have been created for the ambiance provided by the surrounding darkness of the exhibition space. They are truly “works for the dark”.