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My creative process consists primarily of three parts. First, I collect found objects. I call them “treasures”. It can
be anything put in my path – on walks or hikes; in the country or the city. I find them myself or they are gifts from friends
and family. They may be bone, glass, stone, metal or plastic, but wood is my primary material, either natural branches, roots
or parts of old furniture.
Next, I combine these items in ways that I feel give them new life. I look for connections
between them. A twist in a root may suggest a torso with hip twisted and I see a dancer. A turned wood spindle placed next
to a branch may suggest a couple in a tender embrace. The joint at the end of a bone reflects the joint at the end of a tree
branch and they call out to be shown together. In these treasured objects I see a remarkable amount of repeated shapes and
gestures. The repetitions cross boundaries between species and elements. I realize as humans we have a tendency to anthropomorphize
things, but I feel this process is more than just that. I think I am looking for connections that say “We are all one. We
are part of the Universal Consciousness.” I don’t mean to sound pretentious, but I believe that until we as a species really
“get” this, we will never find peace.
Finally, when these objects have found a combination that brings them back to
life, I carefully and lovingly clean, assemble, oil and polish as necessary to make them whole. I hope you will enjoy them
as much as I do.
I exhibit my work regularly at the State of the Art Gallery in downtown Ithaca, NY. In addition, I participate
in the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. Open studios are held during two weekends in October. Please click on the links
below for more information.
State of the Art Gallery
Greater Ithaca Art Trail
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Recent Work
"Dreamscape", 2005
wood, stained glass, etched glass
$975.00
"Couple", 2002
Wood & bone
25" x 18" x 13"
$495.00
"In the Curve", 2004
Root, cherry & poplar wood
11" x 12" x 6"
$245.00
"Grotto", 2002
Wood & deer bones
10" x 14" x 6"
$395.00
61 Turkey Hill Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-351-8974
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Hours: Call for appointment
How To Order
Orders accepted by phone or mail.
I accept Visa, Mastercard, check or money order.
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