Who I Am
After being named Class Artist in high school, I moved to Boulder, Colorado to pursue a degree in civil engineering at CU. I was fortunate enough to spend a year studying abroad in Wollongong, Australia, and discovered the ancient artistic styles and methods of the aboriginal people in the vast Australian outback.
From 2002 to 2006, I was also involved with the local chapter of Engineers Without Borders, volunteering as Project Manager on the design and construction of a 55 foot long vehicular bridge in rural Haiti. I traveled to Haiti four times during the bridge's construction, gaining valuable knowledge in Third World construction methods, culture, and artistic styles.
My work combines the painting traditions of aboriginal Australia and other styles I've experienced through global travel with local Colorado and American landscapes, beings, and stories.
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What I've Done
Rocky Mtn. Water for People: Denver, CO, 2011 and 2012; One piece donated (and sold!) each year for this great local non-profit.
Birds of a Feather: Oriental Theater, Denver, CO, 2008; One piece shown in a month-long group exhibit. solidartcollective.com
Zing Salon: Boulder, CO, 2007; 6-week individual exhibit at this downtown Boulder business.
Saxy's Cafe: Boulder, CO 2007; 4-week individual exhibit off of West Pearl in Boulder.
Human Organics: Lincoln Center, Ft. Collins, CO, 2007; 3 pieces shown in this one-night fundraiser event for the Rocky Mtn. Sustainable Living Assoc. solidartcollective.com
Highlands Tavern: Denver, CO, 2006; Group exhibit in eastern Highlands neighborhood restaurant.
Meadowlark: Denver, CO, 2006; Group exhibit in eastern Downtown Denver pub.
Landmark Theater: Boulder, CO, 2006; Individual one-month exhibit in the old theater (R.I.P).
Somerset County Art Show: New Jersey, 1996, 1997; Two second-place awards and one first-place award in this regional high school art show/competition.
Bernards High School, New Jersey; Named “Class Artist”, Class of 1997.
More on Aboriginal Arts: aboriginalart.com
Colorado Straw Bale Association: www.coloradostrawbale.org
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