I have always been fascinated with materiality, resulting in my artistic exploration of various materials, and using them to explore texture, color, and perspective. I combine large numbers of smaller often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. My work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. I immerse myself in the mediums I work with exploring their different properties, effects and methods of working with them. Currently my focus has been on a process which I created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. For this process I do tests to select a palette of colors and then paint yards and yards of trace paper with water color paint, in large sections or a continuous strip. The final pieces are composed of tens to hundreds of linear feet of hand painted paper which I crumple, fold and arrange into the final piece.
Biography
I have always been fascinated with materiality, resulting in my artistic exploration of various materials, and using them to explore texture, color, and perspective. I combine large numbers of smaller often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. My work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. I immerse myself in the mediums I work with exploring their different properties, effects and methods of working with them. Currently my focus has been on a process which I created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. For this process I do tests to select a palette of colors and then paint yards and yards of trace paper with water color paint, in large sections or a continuous strip. The final pieces are composed of tens to hundreds of linear feet of hand painted paper which I crumple, fold and arrange into the final piece.
Education
2011
BA, Architecture, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia, PA
2013
Masters of Architecture, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia PA
Professional Experience
February 2018-February 2020
Remove It, Operations Manager
June 2014 - November 2015
Sunbolt, Director of Design and Development
June 2013 - June 2014
Francis Cauffman, HealthcareArchitectural Designer
June 2010 - June 2013
JKRP Architects, Architectural DesignerIntern
Solo Exhibitions
2022
Blue Ball Barn Exhibit: In conjunction with the Delaware State Parks
Delaware Divisions of the Arts, Mezzanine Gallery in the Carvel State Office Building
Cup: The Intimate Object XVII, Charlie Cummings Gallery
2021
The Art of Water, James May Gallery
Group Exhibitions
2022
Gifted 2021 Prospectus - XVII, The Art Trust
Saturation & Hue, The Delaware Contemporary Art Museum
2020
Through the Looking Glass, The Delaware Contemporary Art Museum
2018
Juried Craft Exhibition, Delaware Art Museum
2013
Extended showing of Light and Air, Tyler School of Art and Architecture
