ARTIST STATEMENT:
Graduating from Webster University with a degree in Film & Video Production in 1989, I
followed my fellow St. Louis filmmaking friends out to Hollywood. After 20 years of working in
The Business, mostly as an in-house photographer/videographer/archivist at make-up special
effects shops, I started to expand my creative horizons, and began experimenting with casting
cement forms around 2010. With an affinity for functional art, I found a purpose for these
creations by adapting my designs into candle holders, clocks, planters, containers, and incense
burners. A chance encounter with square candles inspired my “Frank Lloyd Wright meets
Ancient Mayan Ruin meets Sci-Fi” style. My love of Brutalist Architecture is also a major
influence. Being invited to participate in Chet Zar’s annual Conjoined art show has inspired me
to up my game, and I find myself leaning more towards creating fine art pieces, now.