I am an artist who lives and works in Austin, TX. With a flippant approach, I explore ideas about political injustice, consumerism and the effects mass media has on society. Utilizing a variety of methods both digital and traditional, I design and make art toys, zines, animations, videos and sculptures. In my work I use continual themes like fast food, science fiction movies, children’s toys, and punk rock idols. Although, the medium I choose for a particular piece is dictated by the concept. I implore illustration, painting, sculpting, casting resin as well as readymade objects. I also use digital processes like animation and video to bring my point of view into the world. With my work, I like to draw the viewer in with seemingly non threatening objects, like a toy or cute character, only to pull the rug out upon further examination.
Solo Exhibitions
2020 “First 4 Years”, The Cement Loop, Austin, TX
Group Exhibitions
2024 “Dog Days of Summer” curated by Jean-Pierre Verdijo, Muse Gallery, Austin, TX
2024 “Lathe” curated by Jacqueline Overby and Juliette Nickle, Mothership Studios, San Marcos, TX
2024 “Visions Unbound” curated by Juan Villegas, ArtUs Co, Austin, TX
2024 “Healing Hearts”, San Marcos Art Center, San Marcos, TX
2023 “Technodrome” curated by Steef Crombach, David Wright, and Death, Bolm Arts, Austin, TX
2023 “Austin Artist Open Call” curated by Jill McLennon, McLennon Pen Co., Austin, TX
2023 “InAction 11 Show” curated by Miranda Kimberg, Clutter Gallery, Beacon, NY
2022 “Nuggets Only” curated by Dano Brown, Toy De Jour, Chicago, IL
2021 “Plastic Surgery Disasters”, Ghost Harbor Collective, Asbury Park, NJ
2021 “Toy Division”, Earth 2 Kentucky, Covington, KY
2020 “Food Fight”, Mothership Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2020 “InAction Show 9” curated by Miranda Kimberg, Clutter Gallery, Beacon, NY
2018 “Robot Remix” curated by Dov Kelemer, Space Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Associations
2024-Present ICOSA Collective, Austin, TX
Education
2002 BFA, Media Arts, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Workshops and Programs
2024 Canopy Program with Rose Nestler, NYC Crit Club
2024 Sculpture Master Class with Sheila Pepe, Anderson Ranch Center, Snowmass, CO
2023 Sculpture Master Class with Brent Howard, Anderson Ranch Center, Snowmass, CO
2023 Creative Sound Studies, Austin Contemporary Art School, Austin, TX