Bio/Statement

I’m a public artist living and working in Seattle, Washington. After growing up in Ohio and New Hampshire, I moved to Pittsburgh to pursue a BFA at Carnegie Mellon University where I graduated with honors in 2007. After a brief time in Los Angeles, I received a Fulbright grant to create sculpture in Iceland based on the society’s interaction with its unique landscape. I then returned to Pittsburgh and focused my practice on public art, eventually relocating to Seattle in the fall of 2014, both for a change of pace and to be closer to family. I received a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Washington in 2017, which opened my eyes further to the power of art and community engagement and led to the development of my full-time public art studio.

The ultimate goal of my work is to put surprising, playful, and thought-provoking art in public spaces where it can be experienced and enjoyed by an expanded audience. While every project is unique, I consistently employ the same creative approach to ensure a dynamic and contextual concept. Through sculpture, mural work, or a combination of the two, my work aims to provide a change of pace to the often-monotonous hustle and bustle of daily life while encouraging a fresh look at the site and culture that the work inhabits. Whether it’s giant acorns smashing park benches, huge birds wrapping an unused building in ribbon, or giant toy jacks sitting alongside cars in a downtown parking lot, I present unique narratives that ask viewers to explore possibilities, both in the physical landscape and within themselves and their communities.

Upcoming Projects

City of Seattle, Natural Drainage System Kit of Parts. Seattle, WA
I’m very excited to be working with the City of Seattle and Seattle Public Utilities to add artwork elements to Natural Drainage Systems throughout Seattle neighborhoods.

City of Seattle, East Marginal Way Public Art Project. Seattle, WA
Another big project with the City of Seattle is in the works!

Modera Northgate, Urban Garden Mural. Seattle, WA
Looking forward to installing a playful take on creek ecology at Modera’s Northgate location.

Bothell Bridge Temporary Art Installation. Bothell, WA
Couldn’t be more excited to create a surprising temporary installation for the City of Bothell!

Lynndale Park Panel Mural. Lynnwood, WA
We’ll also be adding some creatures to the beautiful Lynndale Park in Lynnwood.