Florida Artists Group

Artist Statement:

The eye sees only what it is prepared to comprehend. - Robertson Davies

 I am an experimental artist.  My art draws on the self-organizing wild side of my brain.  My work represents how my brain organizes collected ephemera and discarded objects to create art objects.  My current explorations are with papers and found objects.  I combine materials until a unique image emerges.  From there I work until I am satisfied with the composition and feeling.  I like to explore different techniques and materials to assist in these creations.

Exhibitions:

Solo Exhibits:

Debary City Hall, DeBary, FL, 2012, Florida School of the Arts, Palatka, FL,  2008; Abbott Track Artists, St Augustine, FL, 2005; New Smyrna Beach Gallery, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 2004; Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis, FL, 2004

Two,Three and Four Person Exhibits:

Peabody Rose Room, Daytona Beach, FL, 2019 and 2017; Daytona Beach Art League, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007 and 2005; New Smyrna Beach Gallery, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 2005; Catch 22 Gallery, St. Augustine, FL, 2005; Comma Gallery, Orlando, FL, 2004; Lake Co Admin Bldg, Tavares, FL, 2003; Harris House, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 2001; Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD, 1998; Geauga Park Nature Center, Chardon. OH, 1996; Agency for Int'l Dev Career Transition Center, Rosslyn. VA, 1996; Baier Gallery, Alexandria. VA, 1994

Recent Group Exhibitions:

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL, 8/19; Museum of Arts and Science, Daytona Beach, FL, 7/19 & 8/20; The Casements, Ormond Beach , FL, 6/19; Mt. Dora Art Center, Mt Dora, FL, 4/19; Bloomingdales, Orlando, FL, 4/19; Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Tequesta, FL, 6/18; Peabody Rose Room, Daytona Beach FL, 4/18; City Arts Factory, Orlando , FL, 3/18; Harris House, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 11/16; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, 3/16 and 5/19; Yvonne Scarlett Goldman, Daytona Beach, FL, 5/15; Hollingsworth Gallery, Palm Coast, FL, 1/14; Ridgeart Assn, Winterhaven, FL, 1/14; Art League of Daytona Beach, annually; Artist Workshop, New Smyrna Beach, FL, annually

Published In - The Art of Layering: Making Connections

Awards:
Numerous awards including Best of Show received throughout my career; latest - NEA Big Read, 1/2020

Judging:

Flagler County Art League, 4/14, 4/18:Kissimmee Sculpture Experience, Kissimmee, FL, 11/06; Celebration Spring Fine Arts Festival, Celebration, FL, 4/06; Masters Show, Osceola Art Center, Kissimmee, FL, 4/05; Ponce Inlet Fine Art Festival, Ponce Inlet, FL, 3/06; 39th Annual Osceola Arts Festival, Kissimmee, FL, 11/2005; Art in the Park, Ormond Beach, FL. 4/2005; Riverfront ArtFaire, Daytona Beach, FL, 4/2005; The Villages Arts Association 3rd Annual  ArtFestival, The Villages, FL, 1/005; Leesburg Art Association, Leesburg, FL, 2004

Signature Member - ISEA (International Society of Experimental Artists)

Collections - Florida School of the Arts;  plus numerous private collections throughout the United States

Education - Bachelor of Science, Cleveland State University, Ohio; various post graduate art studies