ARTIST STATEMENT
I strive to be the best that I can be in all aspects of my life and consider myself a free spirit, a curious soul who is always amazed with life and my surroundings. I like to use everyday iconography and objects in my work to document a moment in time, or a particular place or experiences. A personal self-expression of hope, joy, pain, fear, and love.
BORN
Minot, North Dakota
EDUCATION
MFA, School of Visual Arts, New York NY
BFA, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia MO
ART & DESIGN
2017 Frackeltons, Sheridan WY
2014 PO News & Flagstaff Café, Sheridan WY
2013 East Meets West Sagebrush Fine Art Gallery, Sheridan WY
2012 Davis Gallery, Sheridan WY
2011 WYO Theater Gala Fundraiser. Decoration/Prop Designer. Sheridan WY
2011 Sod Farm Festival for Project Schoolhouse. Banners, Sheridan WY
2010 Halloween Birthday Designer/Planner & Muralist, Sheridan WY
2009 Art Event Court Square Wine & Spirits, Long Island City NY
2009 Art Department Supervisor for Backlit Production LLC, “Somebody’s Hero” New York NY
2009 Subdivision Art, Long Island City NY
2008 Hunter College, Jane Goodall Institute Roots & Shoots Peace Day, New York NY
2008 Crossley Gallery, The Fine Arts Society Creator and Collectors Tour. Sarasota FL
2005 Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, “Cool Art/Hot Summer. Sarasota FL
2004 Historic Homes Tour Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation, Sarasota FL
2002 The Dickerson Residence Restoration of 1950’s Modernist Home, Sarasota FL
2000 Visual Arts Gallery. Part 1. New York NY
1999 School of Visual Arts Gallery. Rhythmic Methodology. New York NY
1998 Soho Myriad. Black & White Premiere Exhibition. Atlanta GA
1997 25th Annual Exhibition South 97. TN
1997 Decatur Visual Arts Exhibition. Atlanta GA
1997 Georgia State University, Annual Juried Exhibition Atlanta GA
1996 Red Light Space. Third Annual December Show. Atlanta GA
1996 Georgia State University. The Painters Group Show. Atlanta GA
1995 Art Station. 4th Annual Invitational Exhibition. Atlanta GA
1995 Art Station. 9th Annual Juried Exhibition. Atlanta GA
AWARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Roots & Shoots International Peace Day Mural New York NY
Sarasota County Historical Designation Award for “The Dickerson Residence” Sarasota FL
City of Decatur Business Association Purchase Award. Atlanta GA
Georgia State University. Vera Jernigan Green Memorial Award. Atlanta GA
Avon Olympic Mural Atlanta GA
PRESS
Claire Aronson, “Sarasota County Community Gardens open to the public” November 1, 2014
Blog, “East Meets West in Wyoming” Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Marsha Fottler, “Beyond the Brushstroke” Sarasota Herald Tribune, Sept. 13, 2008
Diana Colson, “Creators, collectors collaborate on annual tour” Pelican Press, March 6, 2008
Robert Hackney, “Homes & Gardens-Roberts Bay Restoration” Pelican Press, Sept. 13, 2007
Kevin Costello, “Too Hot” Sarasota Herald Tribune, August 14, 2005
Jan Hochstim, “Florida Modern”, Published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. 2005
Albert Hill, “Saving Sarasota”, Wallpaper International Design Magazine, October 2004
Dorothy Stockbridge-Pratt, ”Historic Homes” Sarasota Herald Tribune, March 6, 2004
Staff Report, “Honor Roll” Barron residence, Sarasota Herald Tribune, February 29, 2004
Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA, “The Best of Tim Seibert, Early Work in Sarasota” SAF, March 16, 2003
Dorothy Stockbridge-Pratt, “Well-Preserved”, Sarasota Herald Tribune, May 4, 2003
Rebecca Wild Baxter,” Home Receives Historic Designation”, Pelican Press, July 25, 2002
Ruth Lando, “State of Grace”, Style Magazine, July 2003
Dorothy Stockbridge-Pratt, “Restoring a Gem”, Sarasota Herald Tribune, June 9, 2002
Jerry Cullum, “Evoking Emotion, Curator meets Challenge of Red Light Space”. The Atlanta Journal, January 3, 1997.
Jerry Cullum, “Worth a look this weekend”, The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Jan. 31, 1997
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer of America Northern Rockies, Sheridan WY
Sagebrush Community Art Center Sheridan WY
Sarasota Mental Health Community Sarasota FL