EDUCATION

Welding for Art
Truckee Meadows Community College – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Industrial Fabrication Courses:
Machine Shop, Citrus College, Azusa, California – 1991
Machine Shop, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nevada-2004/2005
AutoCAD, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nevada-2004/2005

Neon Design and Installation Course
University of California, Los Angeles – 1984

Bachelor of Science Degree
California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California - 1982

EXPERIENCE

Kinetic Wind Sculptures
1998 – Present
I am currently designing and fabricating large kinetic wind driven
sculptures. Materials used include: sheet metal, copper, low-friction bearings, wire, steel, stone, springs, etc. Fabrication techniques used include: bending, cutting, welding, forming, painting, riveting, aging, etc. These pieces are being sold through Fine Art Galleries. In 2003 I completed a large public art project for the City of Reno.

Neon Clocks, Lamps, and Sculptures
1987 - 1994
Following the completion of a neon design course I had taken from UCLA, I designed a unique line of neon clocks and lamps. The manufacturer and sales of these items was my full time business during this period. Materials used included: plastic, glass neon tubing, metals, electronics, etc. These items were sold through art galleries, and contemporary furniture stores.

Freelance Builder, Installer, Designer
1989 – 1994
Concurrently with my neon clock and lamp business, I worked on a part time basis with several Hollywood production and set building companies. Jobs included: building props and stage sets, installing and fabricating neon, making custom art pieces, installing wall and set elements, painting, supervising on-site work crews, installing electrical wiring and lighting, etc.

AWARDS

2002 and 2003, Best of Show, TMCC Student Art Competition, Reno, NV

2004, Excellence in Design Award, Washoe County, NV, This was awarded for the 63 kinetic sculptures I did for the City of Reno.

2004, Recipient of Professional Artist Grant, Sierra Arts, Reno, NV

2007. Recipient of Professional Artist Grant, Sierra Arts, Reno, NV

PUBLIC ART

2003, City of Reno, NV. A total of 63 kinetic wind sculptures were built and installed for the City of Reno’s “Arts and Culture District”.

2006, Port of San Diego, San Diego, CA. The large sculpture "Bonsai" is on display at the Embarcadero as part of the ports "Urban Trees" public art program.

2007, Bonanza Shopping Center, Las Vegas, NV. A series of 12 sculptures was created for a shopping center.

2007, Horizon View Park, Reno, NV. The kinetic wind sculpture "Wind Dancers" was created for a public park.

2007, Burning Man Festival, Black Rock, NV. Five kinetic wind sculptures were on display for the week long arts festival.


EXHIBITIONS

2003, Soroptimist International Arts and Authors Art Show, Reno, NV. Featured Artist for the 2003 show/sale held at the National Automobile Museum.

2003, Addi Gallery, Reno, NV. Exhibition entitled “Metal Artists of the Sierra”.

2004, E Pluribus Artis VI, Clark County Gov. Center, Las Vegas, NV.
One of six artists chosen for this juried sculpture show.

2004, Fall Fine Arts Show, Reno, NV

2004, Art Touring Exhibition, Northwest Reno Library Gallery, Reno, NV

2004, Grant Artists Showcase, Sierra Arts Gallery, Reno, NV

2005, Art Touring Exhibition, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV

2005, large sculpture on display at the Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV