A Little Concoction Sculpture

I am an Iowa artisan who grew up in Iowa City. I work by day in new home construction and remodeling, while unceasingly working as a mixed media artist. My job sites are filled with a myriad of common, yet uncommon materials that continually spark my imagination and wiggle their way into my fine art works. I studied Metals, Printmaking, Fiber Arts and Graphic Design at the University of Iowa (BFA). Since 1992 I have pursued the development of techniques related to Foil Imaging and currently create my work in a studio space in North Liberty, IA. Simultaneously I draft and construct custom homes in the greater Iowa City area with Rocca Custom Homes. My over 30-year pursuit of artistic endeavors has continually circled me back around to reclamation and collaboration. My passion for color, process, experimentation and salvaging merge to translate my love of nature and modern lines into vibrant, textural and whimsical 2-d and 3-d abstract works. Uniquely crafted shapes are slathered in acrylics, pastels, oil crayons, spray paint, inks, pencils and roll leaf foils to create dynamic colors, textures and compositions. I cut, drill, sand, grind and assemble the newly created pieces into conglomerations of wall and table sculptures. These abstracted works and color palettes are Inspired by radiant sunsets, panoramic skies, vast fields, deep waters, winding trails and geology of every kind. My artistry is filled with bold colors and wild shapes with intentional imperfections. No piece too broken, nothing too marred. I find and see beauty everywhere.