My work explores themes of place, transience and the relationship between man and nature. I received a Masters of Fine Art from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2006 and have exhibited my work locally and nationally.
Selected Shows & Publications
Solo Shows
2010
The Space Between, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
The Space Between, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
2005
Synthetic Rescue (Installation), Diego Rivera Gallery (SFAI), San Francisco, CA
Synthetic Rescue (Installation), Diego Rivera Gallery (SFAI), San Francisco, CA
2004
Diaphanous Visions, PhotoEye, www.photoeye.com, Santa Fe, NM
Diaphanous Visions, PhotoEye, www.photoeye.com, Santa Fe, NM
2003
Inheritance, Phillips Camera, Arcata CA
Inheritance, Phillips Camera, Arcata CA
2002
Diaphanous Visions, Kalos Gallery, Arcata, CA
Diaphanous Visions, Kalos Gallery, Arcata, CA
Bound by Expectation, Foyer Gallery, Humboldt State, Arcata, CA
Group Shows
2024
Cut Paste Create: The Art of Collage, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
2011
Outlandish: Contemporary Depictions of Nature, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
2009
Tomorrow, Steven Wolfe Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Tomorrow, Steven Wolfe Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Portfolio Showcase Volume III, juried exhibition
Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
2006
Hair Raising, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, CA
Hair Raising, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, CA
2005
Abstractions, Center for Fine Art Photography
Fort Collins MOCA, Fort Collins, CO
Abstractions, Center for Fine Art Photography
Fort Collins MOCA, Fort Collins, CO
2005
The Children’s Hour, Museum of New Art, Pontiac, MI
The Children’s Hour, Museum of New Art, Pontiac, MI
2004
Conditions & Response, Swell Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Conditions & Response, Swell Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2003
Armed For The Blackout
University Theatre, Juried Digital Media Showcase, San Jose, CA
Armed For The Blackout
University Theatre, Juried Digital Media Showcase, San Jose, CA
Migrant Pyros, Video Screening, Humboldt State University Theatre, Arcata, CA
2002
HSU Annual Juried Student Show, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
HSU Annual Juried Student Show, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
1998
Portraits & People-The Human Spirit, College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA
Portraits & People-The Human Spirit, College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA
Publications
2010
Portfolio Volume III, book
published by the Center for Fine Art Photography, Ft. Collins, CO
Portfolio Volume III, book
published by the Center for Fine Art Photography, Ft. Collins, CO
2006
TRESSED OUT Art Off the Top of Our Heads
San Franciso Chronicle, article & photo
TRESSED OUT Art Off the Top of Our Heads
San Franciso Chronicle, article & photo
2003
An Abundance of Creativity
Times Standard, Art & Style Section, article & photo
An Abundance of Creativity
Times Standard, Art & Style Section, article & photo
2002
Diaphanous Visions
Shots Magazine, Portfolio Issue 77
Diaphanous Visions
Shots Magazine, Portfolio Issue 77
Teaching & Related Experience
2009-present
Adjunct Faculty Art Academy University, San Francisco, CA
Adjunct Faculty Art Academy University, San Francisco, CA
2005
Teaching Assistant, Walking the City
San Francisco Art Institute (Artist Hans Winkler)
Teaching Assistant, Walking the City
San Francisco Art Institute (Artist Hans Winkler)
Art Director, XING Art Journal, Premiere Edition
2004-05
Show Coordinator, Still Lights Gallery, San Francisco Art Institute
Show Coordinator, Still Lights Gallery, San Francisco Art Institute
2002
Teaching Assistant, Intermediate Photography
Humboldt State University
Associate Professor Don Anton
Teaching Assistant, Intermediate Photography
Humboldt State University
Associate Professor Don Anton
Teaching Assistant, Beginning/Intermediate Photography
Humboldt State University
Associate Professor Michael Jenner
Humboldt State University
Associate Professor Michael Jenner
2001-02
Art Teacher, Mixed Media/Digital Photography
Jacoby Creek Elementary School
Art Teacher, Mixed Media/Digital Photography
Jacoby Creek Elementary School
Awards
2009 Solo Show Award
Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Juror: Stella Kramer
Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Juror: Stella Kramer
2003
San Francisco Art Institute Graduate Grant
San Francisco Art Institute Graduate Grant
2002
Michael Salstrom Memorial Photography Award
Humboldt State University
Michael Salstrom Memorial Photography Award
Humboldt State University