My sculptures and paintings are figurative in nature, with abstraction used to enhance composition and ignite imagination. I find great joy in the use of line and texture, as these elements convey emotion and create a connection between my hand, my personality, and the work itself. Shape and color help me establish a sense of character and space, allowing the figures to come alive in their own way. My work explores the interaction between the human form and our physical, spiritual, and environmental worlds. For me, visual art is the most effective way to consider the complexities of life and the human condition. It is through my creations that I explore the relationships between perception and expression, experience and meaning.
Artist Statement
His artwork is rooted by a diverse and dynamic background. A longtime resident of Colorado, he divides his time between the vibrant arts community in Denver and the tranquil Sawatch Mountain Range, just south of Vail Valley. He holds a B.F.A. in Drawing and Painting from the University of Minnesota, an Art Education degree from Western State, and a Master of Humanities in Cultural Administration from the University of Colorado. His career spans a wide range of fields, including cabinetmaking, ski instructing, mountaineering, whitewater guiding, college instruction, administration, and, of course, art. These varied experiences—especially his work as a guide and educator—have provided him with invaluable opportunities to observe the human experience in some of the most intense, beautiful, and creative environments, all of which deeply inform and enrich his artistic practice.
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