statement

I have a keen interest in the world around us. For many years, I have worked on projects that abstractly investigate the human condition in relationship to the world in which we live. In early 2006, I decided to add to my practice large scale projects that occurred in the public space and engaged the audience directly regarding specific ecological issues. The work utilizes art and performance to increase knowledge and understanding around environmental and social issues. By creating works that play upon a sense of wonder and intrigue, I provide my audience access to larger issues. I am specifically interested in providing works that have actions built into them and enjoy the human aspect of creating works in the public realm.

bio

I grew up on the borders of urban sprawl, watching the daily disintegration of wild in favor of cultivation in the form of suburban developments and strip malls. I hold an undergraduate degree in architecture and a Master in Fine Arts, and have lived in Texas, New York, Vermont, Oregon and California, all of which greatly influenced my interest in the environment by providing distinct and inspirational experiences. Upon my return to New York in 2005, I experienced culture shock from the lack of aggressive legislation and services vigorously addressing environmental issues. This new awareness influenced my transition to public, issue-based work.

My projects have been profiled in international media, including the New York Times, The Discovery Channel, ARTnews, L'Uomo Vogue and Le Monde. My public and community based artworks have received grants from New York State Council on the Arts and New York Department of Cultural Affairs, both through the Brooklyn Arts Council and The City Parks Foundation. I have also had two projects selected as New York Foundation for the Arts fiscal sponsorship.

If I were not pursuing a career as an artist, I would probably be studying the world around us in the role of either botanist or biologist.