Artist Statement

​

​

​

For more than 30 years I have been driven to examine my experiences of the world and its inhabitants with paint. Through a combination of abstract figuration, abstract expressionism and collage I share that which is personal in an allegorical manner that invites the viewer to discover solutions, consider the relationship between the past and present and to ultimately appreciate, or at the very least recognize the universal between us all. My explorations have dissected a myriad of subjects including the influence of the media on our lives, how business practices affect our ability to achieve goals, how social media has changed the way we interact with each other, how we handle loss, grief, love and a variety of other similar subjects. Life living isn’t easy. We often must find creative solutions to problems and occasionally even break the rules to achieve our goals; and in doing so I’ve managed to develop a recognizable, distinctive style all my own. My work is an attempt to plow through life’s obstacles and complications with authenticity and commonality at the same time. Our common, relatable experiences demonstrate that we are all simply trying to live our best lives and that we all are human. This vision is incorporated throughout my work.

​

At my core, I believe that mark making is one of the purest forms of truth. When this sort of truth is combined with palette and complex composition, it has the unique ability to become an investigation of the human condition and our individual roles within the surrounding world. My paintings dissect and often reflect the chaotic episodes that shape our universal experiences as well as ruminate on our common problems. My work reflects the belief that great things come from strong individuals who live each day being the best version of them self. With so much influence influencing our daily lives we are perpetually directed in directions directly opposed to that which would actually fulfill us. My work both shines a light on the fallacy that is sold to us as to what constitutes “The Good Life”, while acting as an exercise and exorcism of that which influences us. I paint my experiences of the world and its inhabitants with color and texture through a filter rooted in memory and the echo of emotional characteristics related to individuals (who often become characters in my work) alongside past events, situations and relationships. I explore and decipher how those interactions have shaped my life and have contributed to my personal growth and how my understanding informs my everyday actions alongsided my desire to connect to the surrounding world. ​I’ve been tackling these types of issues with a variety of materials including Oil paint, Oil crayons, Spray Paint, Ink, Colored Pencil, Acrylic, Pastels and Authentic Vintage/Antique paper. My surfaces are nearly always canvas, but works on paper, silk screen panels and found objects as well.

​

Contact me for purchase or for commissions.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

​

 

Select Group Shows

2025 Women of Abstraction, Gallery 104, LaGrange, KY.

2024 Art Squared, Louisville Visual Arts Association, Louisville, KY

2024 Echoes of Endings, Aurora Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2024 Hearts Content, Healing Arts Space, Louisiville, KY.

2022 Works, Roberta Marx Gallery, Louisville, KY

2021 Purely Primary, Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, NY.

2020 Louisville Arts Network, Virtual Art Show Micro-Commission Participant

2019 Alley Gallery Artist, Downtown Louisville Partnership, KY.

2019 The Core Group Show, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2018 Opus No.5, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2018 Alley Gallery Artist, Downtown Louisville Partnership, KY.

2015 Art Squared, Louisville Visual Arts Association, Louisville, KY.

2014 Summer Group Show, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2014 Art Squared, Louisville Visual Arts Association, Louisville, KY.

2012 Art of Dreams, FAF Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2009 First Friday Trolley HOP, Artist Booth, River Bend Winery, Louisville, KY.

2009 NULU Festival Artist booth, Louisville, KY.

2009 Artist Fair, River Bend Winery, Louisville, KY.

2009 Art Cartel Live, Featured Live Painter, Ice House, Louisville, KY.

2008 First Friday Trolley HOP, Featured Artist, Joe Leys, Louisville, Ky.

2007 All Together Now, Collage & Oils, Huff Gallery Spalding University, Louisville, KY.

2004-2009 New Paintings Swanson Reed Contemporary, Louisville, KY.

 

Solo Exhibitions

​

2025 Affect the Effect - ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL.

2024 Collection - SKO Art Program Exhibition, Louisville, KY.

2023 Resurrection, Garner LARGE Gallery Louisville, KY.

2022 Surfaces, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY. 

2017 In Tens; A Single Century to Live, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Portland KY.

2016 The Silk Screen Series, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Portland KY.

2015 Revolutions v/s Revelations, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Portland, KY.

2013 Impressions on Influence, Tim Faulkner Gallery Butchertown, KY.

2011 Infinitesimal Convergence, Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY.

2010 Small Works & New Paintings, 3rd Street Art & Coffee, Louisville, KY.

1998 Abstractions, Anonymous Artists Gallery, Louisville, KY.

 

Community

​

2022-2012 - Artist in Residence Tim Faulkner Gallery

2022 – 2010 LOOK Louisville Arts Member

2020 & 2019 - Galt House AIR (Artist In Residence) Program Selection Committee member 

2017 & 2016 – Art & Essay Judge for Gilda’s Club Louisville

2016 – Neighborhood House Art Project / Fundraiser Leader

2012 – Art of Dreams Fundraiser program organizer & participant (PNC Bank collection)

2008  & 2007 – Committee Chair for Children’s Art portion of The Taste of St. Francis. Single-handedley developed and

implemented a school wide (K-8) art project for annual fundraisers. Generating nearly $10,000 from the sale of the children’s art pieces!

2004 – Art Camp Coordinator St. Francis of Assisi Summer Art Camp

 

Education

​

2004-2007 BA Interdisciplinary Humanities w/Art Focus/ Summa cum Laude Spalding University

2003-2004 Jefferson Community College Education/Arts Major

2001-2002 Long Ridge Writers Group Graduate

1997 Jefferson Community College Art Major

​

Awards/Recognition

​

2020 Artist Relief Project Grant Recipient

2020 Lift Up Lou Micro-Commission Grant Recipient 

2014 Keynote Speaker; Liberal Arts Program Graduation, Spalding University

2007 Louise Kannapel Award Recipient for excellence in Arts & Humanities.

2007 Senior Project Winner - Faculty Awarded 

2006 Painting chosen for permanent collection Spalding University

​

​

​

​