work with me!

As a self-assigned "observer," I see aesthetics and action of art in every aspect of our environment, both built and natural. Prior to returning to an academic studio practice, I was a mason for five years, honing my skills to the journeyman level. I have an intimate connection with brick, concrete, and any natural stone that can be excavated from our strata.
That care for natural material weaves into my larger interest in the natural world's relationship to the built environment, and how core material of structure is sourced from a singular entity.

My practice revolves around the problem-solving of contracted construction and the informed, slow-paced nature of poetry. I am interested in creative problem solving for those who would like to participate (or collaborate) or some form of built solution.

My timeline is unspecified, and I often need time to sit with things before coming to a conclusion. I make models (maquettes) of tentative decisions or interventions, and reflect on them obsessively until I feel they are conclusive. Additionally, I am a full-time graduate student at SUNY New Paltz which is my first priority at present.

Please reach out for creative constructive projects. I am versed in material other than masonry, inlcluding: carpentry, welding (mild steel, MIG process), 3D printing, electrical. I am open to researching and learning in order to help resolve a problem aesthetically.