Watermarks & Constellations | September 2026 | Reception 9/18/2026
Clear Lake Arts Center | Clear Lake Iowa
Curation in Progress
Artist Statement
My fascination with the cosmos began on a wooden dock at North Lake in Pennsylvania. As a teenager, I would lie on my back for hours, staring up at shooting stars and tracing the night sky letting the sound of the lapping water fill my ears. That feeling of being tiny, yet completely connected to the heavens, never left me. I have curated this special collection from years of creating my sculptures and artworks to capture those invisible lines connecting the waters to the endless skies above.
Every single mark I make has a purpose. I build up rich, layered surfaces with watery inks and paints on metallic foil and wood panels. Then, I let the materials mix and react. I get to experience this creative wonder as I manipulate them to mimic the liquids, gases, and natural elements of the earth and outer space.
With this collection, I invite you to stop, slow down, and look a little closer. I want you to feel that same sense of quiet discovery I felt on the lake years ago and a piece of what I feel in my studio. Then imagine how each still place only needs a touch to completely alter its impression. You are not just looking at an object or painting; you are looking at a captured moment in the time between creation and becoming. My desire is that these pieces pique your curiosity while lifting your spirit to reflect how even the smallest of touches have a residual impact.
