Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been taking things apart. Not to see how they worked, but to use all the cool parts inside for something else. I guess you could say I’ve got some raven characteristics because I collect a lot of shiny parts from other appliances, and have many junk piles around the house. And when other kids were content to make construction paper and paste projects, I was building paper mache dinosaurs in my backyard. Translated to today, I still have massive amounts of junk around, and people donate too, but I’ve just decided to branch out to other areas of sculpture. I am currently a sculpture alumni of CSU and still exploring and loving every minute of it.
In the realm of style, much of my work tends to be machine-esque or containing industrial elements, sometimes due to the nature of the materials and sometimes not. Currently I’m exploring ways to break down common items like picture frames, chairs, and shelves and then reconstruct them into a work of art that is no longer recognizable as it once was. Ultimately though, my work relies heavily on constructivist techniques, found art materials and inspiration to create a new form that has never been seen before.
When people look at my art, I don’t want them to have to strain to see deeper into it. If I’m trying to get across an idea, you’ll get it. As a sculptor, I want people to feel how I feel when I create my pieces. That’s why I want people to touch and feel the work. Nothing else alienates the public from art more than seeing it in a gallery but not being able to touch it and interact with it. I never want my art to be that sophisticated. It is merely a physical and 3D extension of my passion and I want people to feel comfortable experiencing that.