Artist Statement, 2006
Wood has a lot of connections with spaces I enjoy being in or around, and trees have been the subject in most of my early paintings. When I started isolating elements within the landscape the implied physical distance diminished; and my recent paintings now involve proximity with architecture, interior spaces and urban environments.
Making paintings of wood seems appropriate for abstraction and can symbolize the manipulation of source material into product. Lumber is manufactured— utilitarian and structural. I appreciate massive timber warehouses and how they can gracefully relate to an environment like a huge japanese seasonal arrangement. The variety of commercial faux wood finishes— like paneling and laminates on appliances and countertops — inspire me to manipulate wood forms and create gestures that activate space.
Education
1995-1996
MFA Program, The American University, Washington, DC
1993 - 1994
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Science, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Solo Exhibitions
2006
Savoy, Portland, OR
2005
Aalto Lounge Portland, OR
2003
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
2002
Latin American Club, San Francisco, CA
2001
HeeBe JeeBe Gallery, Petaluma, CA
2000
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
1999
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
1998, 1997
Omni Gallery, Portland, OR
1996
The Make Out Room, San Francisco, CA
Group Exhibitions
2005
De Sousa Hughes, San Francisco, CA
2004, 2002, 1998
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
1998, 1997
Omni Gallery, Portland, OR
1998, 1997
Cascade AIDS Project, Annual Benefit Art Auction, Portland, OR
1992, 1990
SOMAR Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Juried Shows
2001
Mayor’s Art Show, Lois Allan curator, Jacob’s Gallery, Eugene, OR
1999, 1997
Art Slate Biennial, Jane Beebe, Paul Arensmeyer curators, Condon, OR
1994
Oregon Students Art Competition, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
1994
Lane County Juried Exhibit, New Zone Gallery, Eugene, OR
Bibliography
“Reviews”, Richard Spear, Willamette Week - Sept.2, 2003
“Critic’s Picks”, D.K. Row, The Oregonian - - Nov.2, 2000
“Show Picks”, The Portland Mercury - Nov. 2000
