Creative Collection

“Water and Life” in Turkish Afyon Marble, roughly 6”x9”x18”.

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One of my favorite carvings, this piece shows my desire to explore and push the material of stone, learning what is and is not possible in the medium and finding the limits of my skill and knowledge. The hand is a motif in my work, since hands reveal so much about individuals, and symbolize our ability to express ourselves and co-create the world around us, affecting changes and making new things from the stuff of our reality. Water is as mysterious as it is commonplace. Not only is it essential for life in an obvious way, it also holds and retains memory and meaning in its more subtle qualities, and serves as an intermediary medium between layers of reality; the place where the material and spiritual connect. This work is both dynamic and calm, serving as a meditative prompt and anchor.

“Nike” in Colorado marble, roughly 10”x13”x24”.

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I had just sailed the Pacific Ocean, a deeply affecting experience of life and risk and triumph. Upon reaching the mainland I went immediately to the Marble Marble symposium in the mountains of Colorado, where I both worked the event and created three works. My creative impetus had been restricted for so long, and I was so energized by the success of the ocean crossing, that I carved as fast as my hands would allow, full of inspiration. Surrounded by artists from all over, working in many different modalities, I found myself driven to combine my love of classical themes with a newfound appreciation for modern expressionism. This yielded “Nike,” goddess of Victory; a reimagining of an avatar of Athena from Ancient Greek mythology. This is a medium-sized work suitable for display in a home collection, office, or gallery.