Artist's Statement

Modified tradition, such as using copper mesh, wire, and cloth as a base for plique a jour and silver foil mache; unconventional use of eutectic process for visual effect and design, seen in flowing precious metal; the glow of electrical components that interplay with glass fused to the textured metal - these are the inspirations behind the artists work. The multiple, organic shapes are made from built up forms to melted down constructions, which are then assembled together, to obtain a sense of balance. Enamel adds color, which emphasizes texture and dimension.

 

Experience

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Enameling and Metalsmithing, Kent State University, 1993.
• Instructor, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC; Thompson Enamel, Inc.
• Jeweler, Jewel Craft Inc., Erlanger, Ky., 1995 through 1997.
• Exhibitor in prestigious Arts and Crafts shows throughout the US.

 

Exhibitions, Awards and Recognitions

2008

• Best of Show Easton Art Affair, Columbus, Ohio
• Best of Show Art with an Attitude, Centerville, Ohio
• 2nd Place Art on the Green, Fairfield, Ohio

2007

• Award of Merit Warren County Art Festival, Lebanon, Ohio
• Cover Image, Glass on Metal Magazine, ‘Eutectic Process for Artistic Effect’ Article, Vol.26 No.2, April
• Presenter at the 2007 Enameling Conference: Eutectic Process for Artistic Effect, Columbus, Ohio
• Published in Design Journal Magazine, Fall 2007, pages 28-29

2006

• 1st Place Sculpture Category Wells Street Art Fair, Chicago, ILL
• Award of Merit Delaware Art Festival, Delaware Ohio

2005

• Published in “Contemporary Enameling Art and Techniques” 2nd Edition pg. 144 by Lilian Bachrach
• El Mon de I’Esmalt, 20th International Exhibit, ” The Plate”, Salou, Spain July 31 – December 2, 2005

2004

• Playing with Fire Exhibition, The San Diego Enamel Guild, AUGUST 2004,
  Gallery 21 ,San Diego, California
• Caroline Rapps Memorial Award, Playing with Fire Exhibition, 2004
• San Diego Enamel Guild Award, Playing with Fire Exhibition, 2004
• Northern California Guild Enamel Exhibit, ACCI Gallery, Berkley,
  California 2004
• 1st Place Award, Indoor Exhibition, Wyoming Art Show, Wyoming, Ohio 2004
• Cover Image, Glass on Metal Magazine, ‘Electroforming Step-by-Step’
  Article, Vol. 23, No. 2, April 2004
• Best of 2004 Exhibition, Ohio Designer Craftsmen, Columbus, Ohio, 2004

2003

• Award of Recognition, Wyoming Art Show, Wyoming, Ohio, 2003
• Homearama 2, Showcase of Fine Homes and Interior Design;
  Cincinnati, Ohio; Summer 2003

2002

• Natural Influences Exhibition, Society of North American Goldsmiths
  (SNAG) 2002 Conference, Denver, Colorado, 2002
• Glass on Metal Magazine Article, ‘Copper Mesh Plique à Jour’, Vol. 21,
  No. 2, April 2002
• Holiday Invitational Exhibition, Mather Art Gallery, Case Western
  Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 2002
• Homearama, Showcase of Fine Homes and Interior Design; Lebanon &
  Cincinnati, Ohio; Spring, 2002
• 3rd Place Fine Craft, Mt. Adams Street Affair, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2002
• Award of Merit, Sharonville Art Show, Sharonville, Ohio, 2002
• Award of Recognition, Wyoming Art Show, Wyoming, Ohio, 2002

2001

• Mt. Sinai Hospital Enamel Mural collaborative, Enamel Guild/Northeast,
  NYC, 20011
• Award of Merit, Sharonville Art Show, Sharonville, Ohio, 2001

Past Awards

• First and Second Place Scholarships in Student Concour Competition, Kent State University, 1989 through 1992.
• Consolation, Kent State University Student Art Show, 1990
• Midwest Metals Conference for Schools of Art, Bowling Green, Fall 1991