Artist Statement
My foundation in form and material began in my youth, experimenting with hardwoods on my father’s lathe, a formative experience that grew into selling custom wood turnings during my college years. However, my artistic trajectory shifted permanently in 2009 during a stone-carving immersive in Marble, Colorado. It was there, along the Crystal River, that I discovered my true affinity for stone sculpture.
Today, that journey continues in my North Texas studio. Working with varied blocks of marble, alabaster, and onyx, my practice is a continuous negotiation between raw stone and intentional form. While my earlier work focused on minimalist contemporary shapes designed to let the natural geology of the stone dominate, my current inquiry pushes both the material and my own technical boundaries. I enjoy exploring spatial complexity, utilizing intricate, interwoven designs and complex geometries to challenge the traditional weight and density of stone. Because of this dedication to hand-crafted precision and structural exploration, I intentionally limit my practice to producing just one to three sculptures each year.
Material & Process Description
Every sculpture is individually conceptualized and entirely hand-carved and hand-finished, ensuring each piece remains a definitive one-of-a-kind object. Designs are never replicated; instead, each work evolves naturally in response to the unique crystalline structures and mineral patterns of the specific block. The overarching aesthetic is modern, abstract, and contemporary. While working predominantly in fine alabaster and marbles, the practice occasionally incorporates rare and vibrant materials such as onyx, honeycomb calcite, and Brazilian sodalite.
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