BIOGRAPHY

1966 - Born in Wilmington, North Carolina

ca1971 - I run into a magnolia branch in our front yard, stabbing my left eye,which will eventually develop a severe astigmatism. I will never see the world the same way again.

1984 - the Virginia Military Institute. I'm glad I went. I learned a lot. I'm equally glad I got kicked out so I would have to find out what I really wanted to do.

ca1986 - One day, a voice in my head tells me to start teaching myself how to paint and it clicks. I start attending the University of NC at Wilmington to get back on my feet.

1988-1997 - I discover found metal sculpture at UNC-Asheville. I have two very successful student shows, graduate with a BFA and continue to live in that hypnotically beautiful area for several years. By now, I totally identify as a sculptor.

1997-present - I move to Philadelphia. Unable to set up a metal shop, I quickly discover a rich vocabulary of media in dumpster diving.

1999-2000 Thanks to the great support of local gallerist and artist Shelley Spector, I not only show in her gallery but have my first major exposure as an emerging artist at the main galleries of the Painted Bride Arts Center here in Philadelphia.

2001-2007 - I start traveling the country, checking out the art scene and making art in LA, Chicago and New York. In the last three years, my found object works move into a very interesting and final phase, during which all my pieces become self supporting installations. It is a period during which I learn a great deal, but show very little.

2008 - A lean year of frustration, boredom and hibernation.

2009 - A sea change comes when I realize that I want to take more control of my materials and ideas, leaving found object work behind. The one aspect of my old work that I carry over is the intrinsic construction methodology of the last three years.

2010 - This year I begin incorporating specifically chosen objects into some of my pieces. I also start creating a series of more two dimensional works on wood panels. The energy around this new work intensifies exponentially. I attract new benefactors and huge new opportunities present themselves. I am off and running at last.