In my photographs, I use organic materials as metaphors related to the themes of growth, change and aging.  I attempt to capture the delicate and transient beauty of those organic materials as they transform through varying natural states of decay. My intention is to illustrate the end of a life cycle. To me, this stage of development reveals an enduring beauty which is nearly otherworldly. Some of the flowers release their pollen and seeds while they are being photographed, which may appear dynamic or life generating. Others disintegrate while I handle them, which transforms them into completely different shapes. Either way, the life cycle continues!

     To accomplish this delicate feat, I use the scanner as my camera. This is a process that demands patience and a great deal of trial and error, especially since I look for a particular feeling and aesthetic for each image. To reveal a greater degree of abstraction, I often select only a part of the subject. In addition, I experiment with numerous arrangements to explore multiple points of view. Finally, I use Photoshop to make minor adjustments in contrast, color and composition. The finished photographs are printed on archival rag paper with an Epson printer using lightfast inks.

     I explore my subjects to emphasize their larger-than-life personalities and to reveal their mysterious inner spaces. I use the photographic medium to capture the play of light across their delicate surfaces. The resulting image represents the constantly changing shapes, colors and textures inherent in all organic matter.

Date and Place of Birth: 1947, Springfield, MA

1972, Masters in Art, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

1969, Bachelor in Art, College of St Benedict, Saint Johns University, Saint Joseph, MN

1987 Maine Photo Workshops

1996 Santa Fe Photo Workshops

Gravure, New Grounds Print Workshop

1998 First Place - Kid Companions : Children and their Best Friends, Chico State University, Chico, California

Museum of Anthropology, Chico State University, Chico, California

2008: Life After, solo show, Matrix Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM

2007: Delicate Spaces, solo show, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

2002: 5000 Flowers: Artists Respond, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

2001: UNM Health Sciences Center Art Exhibit, Albuquerque, NM

2000: 8th Annual Scene/Unseen, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

1999: Light Images XI, Santa Fe, NM

1998: Kid Companions: Children & their Best Friends, Museum of Anthropology,

           Chico State University, Chico, CA.

1998: Magnifico! Art of Albuquerque, The Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM

1975: Washington Street Narratives, solo show, Focus II Photo Gallery, New York, NY

1974: Womanview, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Photo Postcard Exhibition, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

Washington Street Narratives, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA

Washington Street Narratives, Galveston Art Center, Galveston, TX