Statement
Most of my works reflect and rely on my background in the sciences.
In my fossil collection, I am hoping to express a connection to deep time as well as to the sense of discovery inherent in the sciences.
In my little monsters collection, I am exploring the attraction to baby animals, even when they are baby monsters.
Education
B.S. Physics Major, Math Minor. 1981, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering. 1985, Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Welding Classes. 2005 and 2007 Granite Peaks, Salt Lake County, Utah.
Sculpture and Pottery Classes, 2004-Current. Petersen Art Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Shows and Exhibits
2008, Art at the Main. I am a member artist at this coop gallery in downtown Salt Lake City.
2008, Avenues Art Fair, 9th & 9th Street Fair, Canvas and Gavel Art Sale, Clay Arts, Utah Holiday Pottery Sale, Salt Lake City.
This year I did group shows. I like doing the fairs with a partner or two.
2007, Holladay Summerfest Arts Festival, Holladay, Utah
I had my own booth at this yearly arts festival.
It also represented my first sales and some to people that I didn't
know.
2005, Finch Lane Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah
My entry was exhibited as part of the Salt Lake City Arts Council "Flying Objects" competition.
Arts Community Experience
2008, Juror for "Intimate Objects", a Clay Arts, Utah pottery show at the Red Kiln gallery in Salt Lake City
2008-current. Board Member of Clay Arts, Utah.
2008-current. Chair of the Clay Arts, Utah Holiday Pottery Sale.
2000-2006, Art Start Volunteer. I was a volunteer at my son's elementary school for the Art Start program. Once a month, I would present an artist and an art project.