Artist Statement

I am a sum total of my experiences. My art is an expression of the people, places, and things that shape my view of the planet. I am a child ofthe1950’s. I feel the form of a box neatly conveys the world of middle class Christian standards and values into which I was born and bred. Circumstances and time have greatly altered my perception. My creations are dark, irreverent, often cynical displays utilizing images of icons of our confused new age. These works are filled with humor and snippets of my private life. Though deeply personal, my work is easy to grasp. Simply put, I communicate my exp eriences. People open my boxes; they understand and smile.

Current Work

The boxes I create are mixed media. They are pieced together with bits of found and carefully selected objects. My boxes are playful and suggestive. They encourage curiosity and reward the viewer with a peek inside. They are thought provoking and can be read on many levels. They celebrate the socially and politically incorrect and force the observer into a state of self examination and exploration.