artist's statement

If there's one thing I've come to realize, it's that life's journey often takes unusual twists and turns.

For instance, it was probably sometime after my pursuit of a political science degree at Heidelberg College and Ohio Dominican University that I first realized an inner part of me was calling for a way to bring more meaning into my life. And it was probably during a trip to Paris and West Africa that I first acknowledged my fascination for historical architecture and the beauty of nature. But it wasn't until I met my wonderful wife and experienced the joy of fatherhood that I actually began to explore and investigate expressing my creative feelings through photography.

While historical artifacts and hints of nature repeatedly surface in my photographs, the variety of subject matter consistently reflects unpredictable and inspirational moments. My photography, often described as "highly symbolic," reflects layers of meaning. Many images are created in my own studio where I use original lighting and props to craft the exact message I desire. Anyone who appreciates my work will need to look twice or more to feel and see as I have felt and seen. Accordingly, photography has become a window into my inner being and reveals the emerging artist I've discovered within.

exhibitions

2008 (July) - Solo: The Mean Bean (Worthington, Ohio)
2008 - Arts Castle Delaware Artist Guild Exhibit (Delaware, Ohio) - Juried Award Winner
2008 - Corner Gallery (Delaware, Ohio)
2008 - Delaware County Library (Delaware, Ohio)

2007 - Don Poff Gallery (Delaware, Ohio)

2006 - Solo: The Mean Bean (Delaware, Ohio)
2006 - Duo: Avesta Restaurant (Delaware, Ohio)

associations

Delaware Artists Guild, Delaware, Ohio