a bit about me
I’m an artist. And I love it.
I have a degree in Clay and Digital Media, and went on to an MFA in Sculpture. I taught as an assistant professor in Visual Arts, and am now working on my own in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I’m currently exploring bronze and plaster (both of which are new for me), and also working with small silver and wax pieces. I have a beautiful wife and an adorable son; he never, never, never stops talking. We also have a lovely little miniature schnauzer named Peaches.
I LOVE traveling! I’m from the States, lived in South Africa for a short time as a child, lived in England during my Master’s, and am now living in Northern Ireland.
education
2006 Master of Art in Fine Art Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham UK
Emphasis in Sculptural practice, with exploration into digital media and sculptural creation
1999 – 2003 Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Triple emphasis in Computer Art, Ceramics and Graphic Design, along with courses in Ethics, Religion, Botany, Horticulture, general arts and liberal arts foundations
exhibitions
• An Uncomfortable Presence – Leadlines and David Esler Studios (upcoming)
• On the Line – Ligget Studios (collaborative) 2009
• Failing Hearts – Living Arts Center (collaborative) 2009
• Body and Soul – Boger Gallery (solo) 2008
• Points of View – John Brown Gallery (group) 2007
• 100+ – Bonnington Gallery (group) 2006
• Itemised – Surface Gallery (group) 2006
• All of Them are Breakable, but None of Them are Precious – 1851 Gallery (solo) 2006
• Senior Show – Boger Gallery (group) 2002
• Sacrifice – Boger Gallery (solo) 2001
experience
2010 – 2012 Practicing Artist, Belfast, Northern Ireland
2007 – 2010 Assistant Professor of Visual Arts, John Brown University
2009, 2010 Summer Irish Studies Program Guest Professor, John Brown University
2004, 2012 Freelance Graphic Designer
2009 Summer European Art Tour Group Leader, John Brown University
2008 Guest Professor, University of the Nations
2004 – Freelance Graphic Designer, Various clients
2002 Administrative Intern, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, New York
current research interests
I am interested in the role of tactile materials, specifically clay, in the potential development of the healing process in mental health patients. Additionally, I am interested in the perception of sculptural ceramics through touch in the context of art appreciation. I am also exploring other materials and processes including bronze, silver, and glasswork.
academic honors
• Summer mini-Grant – John Brown University 2009
• Shipps Grant – John Brown University 2008
• Summer mini-Grant – John Brown University 2008
• Presidential Grant – John Brown University 2007
• Development Grant – John Brown University 2007
• Chosen for Chinese/UK collaboration in International Snow Sculpture Competition, Nottingham Trent University 2006
• Cum Laude – College of The Ozarks 2003
• Who’s Who – College of The Ozarks 2003
• Alumni Art Award – College of The Ozarks 2002
• McKibbon Leadership Scholar – College of The Ozarks 2000 – 2003
• Bonner Service Scholar – College of The Ozarks 1999 – 2002
• Student Travel Scholarship, Japan – College of The Ozarks 2000
• Academic Preident’s List – College of The Ozarks 2000
• Academic Deans List – College of The Ozarks 1999, 2000, 2002
professional activities
conferences
• Carsonified Web Design 2010
• AIGA conference 2009
• DUX – Designing for User Experience conference 2008
memberships
• CIVA – Christians in Visual Arts
• AIGA – American Institute of Graphic Arts
• CAA – College Art Association