CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

EDUCATION:

2013.  BFA 3-D & Extended Media University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

2009.  Associates Art Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu, AZ   

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2013 – present.  Shop Technician Assistant with Eric Norman. 

School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  Fabrication of equipment for the sculpture department, assisting students, and stocking materials.

2019-2021. Welder/ Fabricator

Creative Machine Inc. A design & fabrication firm that creates interactive exhibits, and public art.

2014 – 2020. Welder/ Wax Chaser/ Metal Processer

MetalPhysic Sculpture Studio. Full-service bronze foundry and sculpture studio, constructing bronze sculptures for artists. 

2010 – 2013.  Internship with Dave A. Gibbs. 

School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  Fabrication of equipment for the sculpture department, assisting students, and stocking materials.

2010 – 2013.   Painting Department Tech 

School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  Building stretcher bars, frames, and

canvases for students.

 

PERMANENT PUBLIC ART:

2025. Great Dane Sitting. Blossom Rock Dog Park. Apache Junction, AZ.

2024. Better Together. Goodyear Police Station. Goodyear, AZ.

2024. Crossing Path. Marana Regional Airport. Marana, AZ.

2024. Humble Roots. Avondale Aquatic Center. Avondale, AZ.

2023. The Tortoise and The Hare. Oro Valley Public Library. Oro Valley, AZ

2023. Playful Pups. Dutchman Dog Park. Apache Junction, AZ.

2023. CannonBall!!!. Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. Oklahoma City, OK.

2022. A Big Year. Amazon Facility. Town of Marana, AZ.

2022. Speedy. The Flying Lark. Grants Pass, OR.

2022. Balancing Act. Self Storage Business Center. Oro Valley. AZ.

2021. Spirit of Marana. Marana Roundabout. Town of Marana, AZ.

2021. A Hero. Fire-Medical Station 304. City of Surprise, AZ. 

2020. Perched and Proud. Nixon Library and Museum. Orange County, CA.

2020. Lazy Days. Nixon Library and Museum. Orange County, CA. 

2020. All In A Day’s Work. Water Treatment Center. City of Surprise, AZ.

2019. Wise Elephant, Waco Zoo. Waco, TX.

2018. Ravishing Retire. Elk Grove Civic Center. Elk Grove, CA. 

2017. Deer in Headlights. Town of Marana, AZ.

2014. Grayson Weeks Memorial Sculpture, Vail Empire High School, Vail AZ.

 

EXHIBITIONS:

2020-2024. Sculpture Garden Exhibit, Tucson Jewish Community Center; Tucson, AZ.

2020-2023. United by Art, Leonora Carrington Gallery, Consulate of Mexico; Tucson, AZ.

2019. TEDx, Edward B. Berger Performing Arts Center; Tucson, AZ

2019. United by Art, Leonora Carrington Gallery – Consulate of Mexico; Tucson, AZ

2018.  Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ

2017. In the Face of Fear, Boathouse Gallery; Tucson, AZ

2015. Working Title, Seinfeld Gallery; Tucson, AZ

2015. Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ

2014. 11 Gallon Bucket, Steinfeld Gallery; Tucson, AZ 

2014. Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ

2013.  Senior Exhibition, Union Gallery; Tucson, AZ

2013.  3D & Extended Media Student Show, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational) 

2012.  Art Showcase, Union Gallery; Tucson AZ (Invitational)

2012.  Dead Missing Capsized, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ 

2012.  Power Trip, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ

2012.  3-D & Extended Media Student Show, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational) 

2011.  Student Painting Show, Studio One Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)

2010.  Student Show, Stone Dragon Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)

2008-2009.  Havasu Art Guild Community Show, Aquatic Center Gallery; Lake Havasu City, AZ 

2007-2009.  Student Show, Central Mohave Community College Gallery; Lake Havasu City, AZ

 

HONORS/ GRANTS/ AWARDS:

2012-13.  University of Art Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship

2012-13.  Arizona Food and Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship

2012-13.  Samuel Kingan Scholarship 

2012-13.  Honor Studio, used for art and research 

2011-12.  Mark Shively Rugby Scholarship 

2011-12.  Mac Schweitzer Scholarship In Studio Art

2011-12.  University of Art Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship

2011-12.  Arizona Food and Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship

2010-11.  University of Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship 

2010-11.  Lake Havasu Art Guild Scholarship

2010-11.  Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship 

2009-10.  University of Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship 

2009-10.  Jean Marie Swenson Scholarship

2009-10.  Lake Havasu City Art Guild Scholarship 

2009-10.  Allied Arts of Lake Havasu City

2008-09.  Lake Havasu City Art Guild Scholarship

2008-09.  Allied Arts of Lake Havasu City, Scholarship

 

Visiting Artist/ Lecturer/ Workshop

2013. Lost Wax Casting Lecture/ Workshop, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ