My mission as an artist is to create work that is relevant and approachable to a diverse viewing public while maintaining a deep personal relevance and creative ideal. This self-imposed commission promotes the benefits of art as a communicative tool and supports the inclusive nature of art making as a necessary and vital component of a successful community.

I would also expect that my exploration of ideas and issues is no different than anyoneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s search for clarity and it is this connection that I hope to cultivate. In creating work for the public sector I have adopted the "art for the people" attitude that was prevalent during the post depression WPA public art era. I am also influenced by the great Mexican muralists of the same period that created work that was inherently infused with powerful political and religious symbolism. Although I prefer a more indirect approach in creating provocative imagery I admired the public accessibility to art that these examples provided.

As an artist I consider myself a cultural representative and believe that I have a responsibility to create work that transcends the strictly personal aspect of my expression and the work for public consumption ethic. When generating ideas for public art I have always taken into consideration the immediate audience that will benefit from the work and looked to the representative community for inspiration and imagery. I have also on occasion incorporated words or phrases to create another opportunity to engage the viewer in a brief tactical conversation. With the responsible and intelligent use of word and image I choose to be an active participant in a culture of communication and interaction. Furthermore, I hope that my work will at most influence public conscience or at least encourage literacy. Beyond the sense of purpose and satisfaction that I receive I believe that the work becomes more than I who created it.

Biography:

Selected Exhibitions

2008 River Plank Series, Carved Cedar, Duvall Main Street Project, City Of Duvall Public Art Grant, WA

2007 Offerings To The Wind, Public Art Installation, 4Cuilture Special Projects Grant

2007 Park Entry Panels, Garfield Park Project, Starbucks Park Restoration Grant/Riverside Neighborhood Assoc. Everett, WA

2005 Paper Politics, Group Exhibition, Phinny Art Center, Seattle, WA

2004 Hallelujah, Solo Exhibition, Gilmartin Gallery, University Unitarian Church, Seattle, WA

2002 Prints, Panels & Other Comments, Solo Exhibition, Brandstater Gallery, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA

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