My intent is to permanently enhance our built surroundings in a tactile public vernacular that is interactive by nature. My art reflects the composition and function of a site. I accentuate the forms of a building by applying a combination of patterns that help pronounce key elements of the architect’s design. I aspire to influence the whole site by creating tile designs that repeat the geometric rhythms of the site.

Many of my designs are scanned in and overlaid onto the site in a C. A. D. program rendering a concept in scale model to be refined. The resulting image helps the client to visualize the art in the setting both near and at a distance. This allows me great freedom to experiment with all the particularities of my design, insuring greater command over the composition.

My patterns on the printed tiles derive from original sketches or found images that are manipulated in a graphics application. The patterning consists of polychromatic forms that are reminiscent of the geometry and materials used in construction and may include iconic imagery that speaks to the activities or history of the site. I create silk-screened photo tile, polychromatic tile, extruded ceramic molding, and hand-made relief tile, as well as larger dimensional terra cotta building units. I use all these techniques to produce complete murals, individual accent and field tile, and freestanding sculptural forms such as fountains, benches and tables. The printed enamel tile is kiln fired causing the photographic image to fuse with the surface glaze of the tile. The relief tile starts as a hand model clay original that I cast in plaster. This mold is then pressed with fresh clay to produce a number of tiles that are fired to vitrification at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures the longevity of my installations because the work will never fade in the sun or flake in freezing temperatures due to it’s bonded ceramic characteristics.

I am drawn to producing colorful imagery and modeled sculptural forms. I derive much pleasure from the dance of color and line in combination with the play of light across a sculpted surface. For the sake of the patron's investment, I value durability and permanence for my work and desire to influence how and where it is viewed. I am most interested in producing Public Art whether the site is publicly owned or not, as long as it is accessible or better yet essential to daily routines. It is a realm where thousands may appreciate art and the setting daily, for instance, at a transit hub or restaurant. I see a need in contemporary development to enrich the buildings and the dwindling public spaces of our environment. I wish to improve society by securing endearing spaces for the future.