STATEMENT:
I use material found on the street, in popular ads, and reference books and catalogues. Thus, the process of expressing the quotidian becomes a way to reveal the creative potential that surrounds us, unnoticed, everyday. My work delivers an open-ended story to encourage the viewer to interact and develop conclusions which draw attention to their own learning, belief systems, and social environment. We are motivated and guided by a will to “consume” and “apply” (information), rather than to abstract knowledge; popular media solicits withdrawal from personal interpretation and meaningful introspection rather than encouraging people to be resourceful.

By exposing these popular influences, ideas, and common objects we encounter repeatedly everyday, I question the systems of media, images, and the status-quo as a ministry for uninspired consumption. My attempt is to inform the cognitive process by creating works of art which challenge the unchallenged perceptions of ideas and values all around us.

SHOWS:
Alameda Art Center, Alameda CA Sept 3-23, 2004.
“Sacred Images”,
Juror: Paula Bailey – director Artworks Downtown.
PRO Arts, Oakland, CA, July 21- Aug 19, 2004.
“New Vision: Introductions ‘04”
California Emerging Artist Show
Juried: Rene Di Rosa and Jack Rasmussen.
Barton Gallery, Sacramento, CA Jan 15-Feb 15 2004.
Group Show: “Architects Art”
currated by: Carol Davydova.
UC Berkeley, Berkeley CA. February15 - April 30, 2004.
Group show: “Vagina Monologues”
curated by Lara Rinzler.
Lit’l Lizzards, San Francisco, CA October 2003.
Group Show: “Infantile Art Show” curated by Andrea F.
PRO Arts, Oakland, CA. October15 – November 25, 2003.
Group Show: “ Missing Persons”.
Cell Space, San Francisco, CA. Oct 20–Nov 15,2003.
Group Show: “Constructed Reconstructivism”
curated by Kim Carlson.
Echo Park Arts Festival, Los Angeles, CA. 2001.
Invitational- curated by Paige Payne
SFA Gallery, Nacoqoches TX. April 2000.
Juried Show:”Texas National 2000”, the Art Guys:
Michael Galbreth and Jack Massin
Miller/Durazo, Los Angeles CA.
April 2000.“Wall Space”.
Cruz LA Gallery, Los Angeles CA. October 1999.
Juried Show: “100 Back and White International”.
Kennilworth Gallery, Brooklyn N.Y. October 1999.
Juried Show: “Kennilworth Showcase"
Aedes Gallery, Berlin Germany. July 1996.
Invitational Show: “Innovatiion”
Anthenium, Chicago, IL. May 1993.
Juried Show: 3rd place.“en Charette”
LRC Gallery, Madison WI. June 1993.
Juried Show: “Arts Council National”
Spisske’ Museum, Levoca Slovakia.
October 1993. “Vystava ‘93”
Uihelein Peters Gallery, Milwaukee WI. September 1993.
“True Blue”, Union Gallery, Milwaukee WI. April 1992.
Invitational “Culmination” Outstanding Jurors Award
Union Gallery, Milwaukee WI.
October 1992 “Party of Five”
Fine Arts Gallery, Milwaukee WI. (Annual)1989-91.
Annual “Best of Show”.
EDUCATION:
Southern California Institute of Architecture, MA: 1996.
Hoschule fur Agawandte Kunst, Vienna: 1994.
University of Wisconsin, BS: 1992.
University of Wisconsin, BFA: 1991.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 1984-85.