Artist Statement
I am a contemporary figurative sculptor based in Pennsylvania.
The human figure has always been at the center of my work—not as a portrait of a specific person, but as a universal expression of identity, emotion, and the shared human experience. My sculptures seek to communicate through form, gesture, and proportion, allowing the viewer to find meaning without unnecessary complexity.
I am deeply influenced by the traditions of figurative sculpture, yet my goal is not to recreate the past. I strive to create work that is contemporary in its language while remaining rooted in craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a respect for the human form. Rather than pursuing photographic realism, my work seeks emotional presence through simplified planes, fragmented textures, and symbolic form.
Each sculpture begins with a search for clarity. I continually refine the composition until every element serves the whole and nothing feels extraneous. When form, technique, and emotion come together, the sculpture speaks with its own quiet voice.
My work is an exploration of what it means to be human—our strength and vulnerability, our individuality and shared experience. Rather than providing answers, I hope each piece invites viewers to pause, reflect, and discover something of themselves within the sculpture.
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7th Annual Northeast Fine Arts Exhibition, August 2025
Yohji - 2nd in sculpture
Perry County Council of the Arts 11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Oct 2025
Illiyin - 3rd in sculpture
Limner Gallery - 'A Show of Heads', Oct 2025
York Art Association 54th Annual OpenJuried Exhibition, Nov 2025
Studio Montclair-'Not Just Set in Stone-An Exhibition of Sculpture', Nov 2025
Yellow Springs Arts Council 2026 Yellow Springs Art Show, April 2026
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Associate Artist Member, American Artists Professional League (AAPL)
Bachelor of Fines Arts - Villanova University
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Art Goes to School of The Delaware Valley – Chapter Chair: Bringing art appreciation classes to nearly 65,000 elementary school children in the Delaware Valley. Supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the James A. Michener Art Museum
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