My studio

In 2007 I moved my studio from a 19th century brewery in St. Louis to Cleveland, where I am currently Artist-In-Residence at Rose Iron Works. As a city, Cleveland has the impact of the steel industry rooted in its landscape and architecture. Each day I pass bridges, steel mills and water towers on the way to the studio. At Rose Iron Works I am surrounded by the rich history of a 100-year-old company.

Blending...
... traditional blacksmithing processes and industrial aesthetics are evident in my sculpture, furniture and photography. I combine forged and found materials e.g. found materials with their various scratches and patinas may be paired with raw materials, which I form into shapes and patterns with great attention to detail. My furniture, sculptures and vessels contain complex construction within a simple form.

Combining...
... my love of forging, forming and fabricating steel with other materials, I create pieces that reference the past, while interpreting them into the present.