The creation of lost wax bronze or aluminum sculptures is a long and meditative process. Watching a piece evolve from concept to completion is an undertaking that takes patience and determination. As a metal sculptor, I particularly like bronze because of its structural properties; you can hang objects out in space, elevate portions of a piece, create works that look fragile and delicate, yet stand the test of time.

I began learning the techniques involved in cast metal sculpture at San Jose State University. While at San Jose State, I met Julia Fritz, and we started putting together a plan to create a facility for artists in Humboldt County, Northern California. After getting my degree in 2005 (BFA Spatial Arts) I moved to Humboldt to create Unauthorized Art.

I currently work as the live-in manager of Unauthorized Art, teaching workshops in welding and bronze sculpture techniques to local artists. The facility also offers a glassblowing shop, a jewelry lab, and private studios for local artists. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to be able to live and work in a foundry. I can’t pretend it has been easy, and there is still a long way to go, but I firmly believe that fostering a healthy arts community is an endeavor that is important to preserving our collective culture.