Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, 2002
B.S. Printmaking Emphasis
Dance Minor
Psychology Minor
University of the Arts, 2005
M.A.T. Art Education Program
Pennsylvania State Certified in Art Education
Selected Group Exhibitions:
30th Annual Small Works Exhibition
80 Washington Square East Gallery
2007
New York, NY
E3 Gallery, Spring Works
2006
New York, NY
Art Education Juried Student Exhibitions; Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2005
University of the Arts
Susquehanna Art Museum Members’ Juried Exhibition; Fall 2002
Harrisburg, PA
Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Spring 2002
Penn State University
I work primarily in fine print media such as etching, relief, and monotype,continally trying to perfect plate and paper registration on my miniature tabletop press. Outside of the print studio I work on collage and mixed-media projects inspired by my writings and personal experiences. I have recently begun a series of prints and paintings on recycled or reused canvases and papers inspired by experiments with found text. Consequently, I am enjoying the exploration of turning recycled materials into fine art pieces as I try to continually reduce my footprint on the land.
Across the board my work addresses the concept of time. It most often tells a story, has a history, or expresses a point of view. Certain pieces may occur in frozen frame, as a split second or single moment; a record of feelings or experiences just when they happened. Others may convey a passing of time; something experienced over longer spans or reflected upon after its occurrence.
While most often abstract or vague, these stories or points of view are meant to serve as catalysts for the viewer. Though their true meanings may be ambiguous or unknown, I would rather that my pieces act as triggers for thoughts and/or memories within the individual. It is my hope that every piece will conjure up a personal relationship with the viewer rather than perplex them about my intended meaning. To this end, I maintain a network of postal art exchanges and sketchbook/journal trades with friends and strangers to address this concept of time in a different way.
