inspirations

The funny thing is I'm really kind of old fashioned.  I was one of the last people I knew to get a cell phone.  And I still prefer talking on the phone to texting.  But I really love technology when it comes to making art.  I started exploring industrial production methods when I was in graduate school and now all of these tools are even more accessible.  I created my first 3D printed work last fall and then earlier this year I was really excited to be invited to be a part of the 3D Print Show that's happening in London this fall.  I'm working on creating some new pieces for the exhibition.  Its all still a work in progress right now.  But take a look at all of the amazing work that is being created with this technology: from kites, to lamps, shoes, ceramics, furniture, clothing, and of course jewelry.  

Welcome to my brand new website! I've been working on it for the past few months and am so excited to launch it!

Here in Austin, summer is already well underway.  We haven't quite hit 100 yet but we're getting up there.  Any chance I get I'm jumping in some water to cool off.  

Earlier this month I traveled to San Antonio to attend Scale: A Gathering of Sculptors, a conference & symposium highlighting the works of several internationally renowned sculptors like Gudjon Bjarnasson (from Iceland) and Ivano Vitali (from Italy). It was so great to meet other artists from Texas as well as around the world all in one place.  I really enjoyed Alice Aycock’s presentation—she’s been creating sculptural installations for the last four decades and has had works displayed in MoMA and the National Gallery, among others. If you’ve traveled through Washington, D.C.’s Dulles Airport recently, you might recognize this (Aycock’s Game of Flyers Part II):

Another beautiful airport art installation is the eCLOUD, found in the San Jose International Airport. The eCLOUD (seen below and at the top of this page) is a sculpture made from polycarbonate tiles that hang from the ceiling and adjust based on real time weather patterns from around the world. Depending on which city the eCLOUD is "listening to," the sculpture's appearance shifts between transparent and white in order to depict that city's current weather conditions. Pretty cool!

I'll be sharing more inspirations here so come back soon.  In the meantime, stay cool...