Everything is an Art Project
I am primarily a ceramic sculptor but have worked with printmaking, acrylics, cyanotypes, interactive installations, wool fiber, lost-wax casting, bronze, welded metal sculptures, batik, sewn soft sculptures out of old sweaters, and assemblage. I think like most artists, I have a tendency to hoard, which I battle against daily. I abhor clutter, but I scrutinize every bit of detritus for its potential as part of an art project.
There are many artists who create magnificent works of art that challenge our ideas about the world, make us question our beliefs, our way of living, our customs and traditions, push us to think and see the world differently -- all worthy goals. I occasionally make forays into those realms, sometimes subtly, sometimes less so; however, my primary goal is simple: I want my art to make me smile. If it makes someone else smile, too, that's great. There are times when I feel so oppressed by the problems of the world, the problems of everyday life, that I think the best thing I can do is bring a smile to someone.
Education
University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 1990, B.A.
California State University, Sacramento, CA, 1994, M.A.
Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA, 20XX
Consumnes River College, Sacramento, CA, 20XX
Solo Exhibitions
Beyond Pets, The Pence Gallery, Davis, CA, 2021
On a Whim, The Temp Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2013
Out of My Mind, Union Hall Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2012
Two-Person Exhibitions
Vanishing Acts, with Susan Silvester, Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2018
Chasing Rabbits and Other Beasts, with Susan Silvester, Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2017
Group Exhibitions
Myrtle Press Prints, Portfolio x 2, Pence Gallery, Davis CA, December 2022
Bountiful, ArtHouse on R, Sacramento, CA, March 2022
Imprinted, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA, 2021
Paper Works, SMUD Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2018
Art Where Wild Things Are, Effie Yeaw Nature Center / Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Carmichael, CA, 2018
The Figure in Clay, Clay Center of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 2018
Dissent, Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2017
Capital Clay Invitational, E Street Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2017
Totem Spirits in Art, E Street Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2017
Barks for ART, Tim Collom Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2016
Bust Invitational, Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2016
Whimsical Wonders, Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2015
Variations On Abstraction: 2010-2015, Transmission Gallery, Oakland CA 2015
Animal Attraction, The Temporary Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2014
Vessels, Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA, 2013
Down the Rabbit Hole, Adamson Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2013
Barks For Art, Adamson Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2013
Small Treats & Treasures for Everyone, Solomon Dubnick Gallery, Sacramento, CA, 2010