COAL OFFERING

COAL OFFERING

2011. wood, fiberglass, ceramic “birds”, coal 32 x 32 x 96”

Not much to offer. An interesting arrangement, but not much to offer. Nice color?

OUTBURST

OUTBURST

2012. wood, ceramic, feathers 14”h x 9”w x 7”d

Like a grenade in the window. Patience and appropriate are not always well weighted.

I am not known for subtly. I am an earthquake.

MAKING AN IMPRESSION

MAKING AN IMPRESSION

2011. wood, paper, ceramic “bird”

It felt a bit out on the limb, but conforming to the mold was easy. The love is that good.

PARTY ANIMAL

PARTY ANIMAL

2012. wood, ceramic, feathers 16h x 32 w x 11”d

Vortex. Attention sapper. Sex puppy. Display flasher. So proudly male.

So profoundly showy.

IN YOUR SHADOW

IN YOUR SHADOW

2012. wood, ceramic "bird" 40 x 80 x 23"h

Its a long smooth curve, out deep and alone. Daring, brave, elevated!

I look back, then ahead – only to realize I am still in your shadow.

SIMPLE BLISS (a monument to marriage)

SIMPLE BLISS (a monument to marriage)

2012. wood, ceramic “birds” 10”w x 9”h x 6”d

Not daring – contented. I have great optimism and faith in those relationships that accept deep daily closeness.

A lifetime of challenges resolved, discontents accepted and the couple venerated.

BALANCING ACT

BALANCING ACT

2012. wood, ceramic “birds”, cement covered styrofoam 38 x 16 x 20”h

Vulnerability and ego in that dodgy relationship of personality.

MOUNTAIN MELODY

MOUNTAIN MELODY

2012. wood, ceramic “birds” 14”h x 12”w x 7”d

What a song they sing!

ONE BIRD ON A STICK ON A STONE

ONE BIRD ON A STICK ON A STONE

2011. wood, ceramic “bird”, graphite 10 x 14 x 10”h

He's a quiet soul who marvels his own shadow.

REFLECTION

REFLECTION

2011. wood, ceramic “birds”, fiberglass 30 w x 29 h x 12”d

A frozen moment where even the birds

seem to realize the impossibility

of the situation.

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

2012. wood, feathers, ceramic "bird" 20”w x 11”h x 6"d

Fancy and decorative as birds can be, their aim, as mine,

is an escape from loneliness.

SPRING ICE

SPRING ICE

2010. wood, fiberglass, ceramic “birds” 24w x 28 h x 18”d

A silent view of shifting water levels. Freeze. Thaw. Refreeze. Numb.

SELF PORTRAIT - As a BIRD

SELF PORTRAIT – As a Bird

2012. wood, ceramic, graphite and ink on rice paper, feathers 18”w x 24”d x 56”h

I can see myself cloaked in feathers to the floor, caped and wicked. It is a fanciful thought. Rich with colors -- secret and exposed. I know no such power but see kinship in the feathered kind.