Solo Exhibitions

2006 Minc Lounge, Dallas, Texas
2004 Cafe Izmir, Dallas, Texas
2002 Cirrus, Zubar, Dallas, Texas
2002 Epherah, Sol Y Luna, Fort Worth, Texas

Group Exhibitions

2005 Art Bar, Dallas, Texas
1999 Annual University of North Texas Fine Arts Competition,
          Denton, Texas

1999 Annual Voertman’s Student Fine Arts Competition,
          Denton, Texas

2002 3225 Turtle Creek, Dallas, Texas
2002 Chapter 1, Firestone, Fort Worth, Texas

Education

1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts
          University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Awards

1998 Jean Andrews Fine Arts Scholarship,
          University of North Texas

Artist's statement

      This artwork, best described as abstract surrealism, employs a wide array of subject matter and visual inspiration, although most visual reference is derived from nature and the wider universe around us (ie. a sunset, the night sky, etc). Also utilized are references to nature as refined by humanity, such as forged, metal alloy and cut/polished stone. Lastly are elements reflective of more developed human design, such as biofeedback wavelength patterns, mapped constellation plots, and anatomical and architectural diagramming, and other artists/artwork. I focus on merging various visual aspects of this wide range of influences as fluidly as possible. Substantial, tangible imagery is clearly recognized, but specific identification of the imagery remains entirely subjective to the viewer's unique perspective.

      Part of my conceptual expression emerges from the utilization of various features of global, ethnic artwork. Artistic resources include those ascribed as having a powerful religious or spiritual meaning or function. This material envelops a wide spectrum of subject matter, ranging from individual, ceremonial objects of traditional, small-scale societies (i.e., Siberian shamanic reliquary) to massive, monumental and/or religious architecture characteristic of highly centralized, agricultural nation-states (i.e., Chartres Cathedral).

      Of equal importance, remaining conceptual expression emerges from a basic inner drive to project beautiful and inspiring visual imagery into the world for the sole sake of doing it. Albeit my influences are complex and wide-ranging, the message is simple. The artwork and concept are designed to expound and magnify a visual (and correspondingly cognitive/emotional) balance of both beauty and strength in the viewer.