Slip cast porcelain, glaze, steel shelves
10' x 12' x 3'

This series of objects was developed in order to demonstrate reflected color. Very saturated objects reflect colored light, which is most visible on white surfaces.

These objects are made through a process called slip casting. Liquid clay is poured into a plaster mold.

As the clay begins to harden, the liquid center is poured out. This process allows for production of multiple objects of the same size and shape.

The objects were bisque fired, glazed, and fired a second time. The teal glaze reflects a very subtle color that cannot be perceived by every viewer.

The red and orange glazes produce the most reflected color.

Steel skeletons, concrete, rebar, threaded rod
8' x 4' x 150'

These found objects are remnants from the industrial production of steel parts and are spaced 50 feet apart in a prairie landscape.

By repurposing industrial remnants in a natural landscape, this piece creates both a destination and an outdoor playscape.

The three steel skeletons form a visual frame for observing nature and respond to weather conditions by changing color.

A visual dialog is suggested between the observer, industrial man-made objects, and the surrounding environment.

The sculpture functions as a compass because they the steel skeletons are aligned to the sunrise and sunset on the summer and winter solstices.

salt, glass plates, stones, paper, ink
6" x 8' x 36'

Flow systems evolve, are diverse and create patterns in both natural and built systems.

Patterns in landscapes result from natural forces like wind, erosion and evaporation.

The physical force that creates common natural patterns is called flow.

Everything that moves, animate or inanimate, is a flow system.

The constructal law (proposed by Adrian Bejan, 1996) describes the tendencies of flow.

Salt crystals are examples of flow patterns, physical structures that are the result of evaporation of salt water into the atmosphere.

Flow systems include the common, progressive, branch-like patterns of river basins, tree branches, lungs, electronic circuits, influential ideas and social dynamics.

The global distribution of salt is a flow pattern. Salt is extracted from the earth, transported, distributed, sold and consumed.

Flow systems evolve, are diverse and create patterns in both natural and built systems.

Humans interact with the environment through social systems, industrial processes and patterns of use and development.

In human ecology the environment is an ecosystem that includes the air, soil, water, living organisms and the built environment.

Marigold petals, honey
12' x 8' x 0.3"

Two geometric shapes in the form of a vesta pisces are created from the natural materials of honey and marigold petals.

These materials convey a sensual experience that engages the five senses and suggest nourishment, blossoming, attraction, birth and death.

light table, rose petals, acrylic sheet, paint, paper, honey
12' x 12' x 12'

Fresh rose petals were placed on a clear acrylic ramp that was drizzled with honey. This work plays with space and the concept of inside vs. outside.

A light box covered in paper provides a light source and focal point. The wall behind the sculpture is painted blue.

rice, lard, sugar
8' x 16' x 0.2"

This project graphically represents the disparity of wealth globally. Circle 1: 80% of wealth is owned by the top 10%.

Circle 2: 40% of the global population live on less than $2 a day, and 80% live on less than $10 a day.

rice, lard, sugar
16' x 5" x 16'

The rice from the wall installation was formed into sphere and placed in a circle atop a hill in Northwestern Wisconsin.

The rice was gradually carried away by birds. These materials suggest wealth, nourishment, frugality, social disparity and waste.

laser etched woodblock, ink on paper
12" x 18"

These prints are impressed on cotton stock and are made with laser etched woodblocks and letterpress machine.

screen print, ink on paper
12" x 18"

These prints are screen printed on oversized cream colored stock and are the result of multiple colored layers.

These prints are approximately life sized, stylized depictions of sandhill cranes that originated with the idea of anthropomorphizing these iconic birds.

These prints call attention to the unique value of each wildlife species and the ecological systems that support them.