Sculpture, Welding, and Mold Making
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Sculpture, Welding, and Mold Making
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Browse the site to explore my artwork. If you are interested in commissioning a project, email me and we can make a plan together.
Artist Statement
When I first learned to cast metal at Virginia Commonwealth University, I was immediately fascinated with the process. As my exposure to the world of art expanded, my art grew and evolved. Influenced by artists such as; Merce Cunningham, JeanTinguely, and Cristo Javacheff. I discovered Performance Art. Eventually, my love for casting and Performance Art merged as demonstrated by several photos in the Photo Gallery section.
After graduating, I returned to my hometown of Fredericksburg and sought employment. Each job required skills associated with some form of metal working such as hand forging, casting, or mold making. While working, I continued to participate in the Arts. I was a member of the Fredericksburg Center for the Arts and the Washington Project for the Arts and received numerous awards, several commissions, and reviews in the Freelance Star. Additionally, I exhibited at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Renee Reston Gallery, the Premiere Gallery, the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, the Eyeclops Studio, and the Coincidence Gallery. At the request of an art professor at Mary Washington University, I taught a summer workshop in mold making.
Now retired, I am free to resume art and sculpture more fully. I enjoy conceiving of an idea and process of creating its physical expression. By merging my art education, job skills, and innate ability with life experience, I have become dedicated to combining form, style, function and concept to my work.
THE SUN VERSUS THE MOON
1998, bronze
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EDUCATION
· Virginia Commonwealth University- Richmond, Virginia
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1986
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College - Ashland, Virginia
- AUTOCAD coursework, 2000
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Welding defense equipment. 2021 - 2026 - Patriot 3. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Fabricating and installing ornamental and structural metal elements (hand rails, gates and stairs).
Fredericksburg Machine & Steel, LLC. 2013 – 2021. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Fabricating and assembling commercial signs, image works aluminum. 2010 – 2013
Aerotek, Inc. - M.G.M. Metal fabrication. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Hand-forging steel to customer specifications using various metals.
Virginia Architectural Metal, Inc. 2007 – 2010. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Mold-making, forming and repairing plaster (historical cornices, walls, and ceiling medallions)
Nunnally Studios, LLC. 2002 – 2006. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Mold-making. Applied Rapid Technologies. 2001 – 2002. Fredericksburg, VA.
Wegner Metal Arts. 1986 – 2001. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Mold-making and casting bronze sculptures. Assembling and repairing metal items.
University of Mary Washington. 2000. Fredericksburg, VA.
- Instructor for a summer workshop in mold making.
EXIBITIONS
· Virginia Commonwealth University- “Entropy,” 1986
· Renee Reston Gallery Plain - “Support,” 1990
· Premiere Gallery - “Condo,” 1991
· Deja vu Gallery - “Condo,” 1991
· Renee Reston Gallery Plain - “Ball and Axis,” 1995
· Premiere Gallery - “Support,” 1995
· Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts – “Entrapment,” July 1995
· Washington Project for the Arts, Washington DC– “Balance,” performance art, 1996
· Deja vu Gallery - “Support,” 1997
· Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts – “Duality II,” performance art, Aug 1997
· Coincidence Gallery - “Condo,” 1997
· Old Farmer’s Creamery Gallery, Candle Art,” 2000
· 1708 Gallery – “Defaced,” performance art, 2000
· 1708 Gallery – “Go Fish!,” 2001
· Old Stone Warehouse – “Head, Hand, and Foot,” performance art, 2002
· Fund Raiser, sponsored by Spay & Neuter – “Dog,” 2003