Sculpture
Humanoid Mask
2021
9"X 7"X 9"
Alder and Operculum
Exploring the relationship between man and mask. Stylized proportion with structural features that capture mans essence beyond the flesh.
Westley's Rattle
2020
8"X 6"X 34"
Yellow Cedar, Acrylic Paint, Steel Wire
I carved this little face and decided to turn it into a rattle which now belongs to a good friend's first born son. These little faces can be seen carved in unexpected places
Raven Mask
2020
28"X 10"X 12"
Alder and Acrylic Paint
Raven has been closely associated with creation and some consider him the most powerful of spirits. He is curious and has been known to be somewhat of a trickster.
Bear Mask
2020
20""X 10"X 32"
Western Red Cedar. Copper, Buffalo Hide, Acrylic Paint
This mask now belongs to a man who has shared his wisdom and experience with me like a father does with his son. He has dedicated his life to helping others and over the years has guided me through my own life by teaching me how to maintain balance while walking a path that extends along the intersection of two worlds. It is through his support that purpose was defined in my life, medicine delivered to my soul.
The GrooGrux King
2019
8"X 6"X 34"
Alder, Carved Tibetan Yak Teeth, Abalone, 24 ct. Gold Leaf, Feather, Brass Bells, And Assorted Beads
I have been a fan of The Dave Matthews Band for over ten years. I made this mask as a gift for Dave and his band before his concert at The Gorge Amphitheater in 2019. I tried to give the gift at the concert but was unable to make the right connection. My hope is to gift this mask to Dave in the near future.
Tsonoqua
2019
7"X 9"X 30"
Alder, Acrylic Paint, Horse Hair
Tsonoqua is a spirit in Kwakwaka'wakw Mythology. She is known to lure children and award great wealth to those that are able to outsmart her. My interpretation is dissimilar to the customary depiction by my use of light colored hair and small piercing eyes.
Frog Rattle
2019
3"X 3"X 6"
Yellow Cedar, Acrylic Paint, Steel
This is a rattle I made for a niece of mine who was born in November 2018.
West Coast Mask
2018
7”x 5 ½”x 9 ½”
Alder
This mask was inspired by work associated with traditional forms of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Colombia.
Bookwus
2018
7"X 5 ½" X 11"
Alder, Acrylic Paint, Human Hair, Lamb Bone and Wood Beads
The Bookwus is a spirit of Kwakwaka'wakw culture from the west coast of British Colombia. it is said that he is the wild man of the woods who eats ghost food, he will offer his food to humans he meets in his forests, but beware... accepting his gift will come at a cost.
Canoe Bowl
2018
14 ½”x 6 ½”x 4”
Alder, Acrylic Paint
This bowl is my second iteration of the traditional N.W. Coast design. It is a bit shorter than my first which makes the proportions much more representative of a sea worthy canoe.
Kalli's Bowl
2018
I made this piece as a gift for my twin sister Kalli. I chose to highlight the texture of my knife by carving the inside of the bowl in a spiraling fashion. this technique produces a sort of infinite flow that does not allow for ones eye to stay in a single place for long. This infinite flow in representational the un-bounded love I have for my sister.
Owl Mask
2018
5 ½”x 8 ½”x 21”
Alder, Acrylic Paint, Abalone, Horse Hair
This mask is my first creation of its kind. I am grateful for the mentorship and guidance of those who are sharing their techniques with me. who is guiding me in my pursuits as a wood carver.
Wounds of Time
2017
24"X 18"X 87"
Alder, Steel
This piece "Wounds of Time" was inspired by my relationship with my grandfather and materialized
through reflection of time spent building rock walls together. The piece was selected to be installed at the Port of Olympia in Washington State as part of the Percival Plinth Project through the Olympia Arts Commission. It was installed from July 2017 to July 2018.
Nana's Bowl
2017
This piece is my first iteration of a canoe bowl that is a design traditional of the N.W. Coast carving style. Bowls have an inherent aura around them that may originate from humans equating food with love. This connection may stem from pre-historic conditions where the dynamic around food was much different than it is today. Food and love has evolved with humans and is now rooted in our makeup. This bowl was given as a gift to my grandmother, who has shown me more love than any bowl can contain.
Dad's Bowl
2017
This bowl was made as a gift form my father on his 60th birthday. Reminiscent of a tortoise shell this original design plays with light and shadow to compliment the carved texture on the inside and outside of the form
Mitosis
2017
36"X 17"X 72"
Maple, Steel, Birch
Mitosis was commissioned by a member of the board of trustees at The Evergreen State College to be part of an annual fundraising auction called "The Art of Giving" that provides scholarships for Evergreen students. The fundraiser was held in May of 2017 and the piece sold in the live auction. The success of my piece and this project has sparked efforts toward cultivating student-artist involvement with the event in the future.
Tension
2016
60"X 36"X 82"
Maple, Ash, Steel
Tension was my first sculpture. The piece is held together only by friction and gravity, there are no fasteners in this piece. The piece disassembles from the top to bottom where the top plank is removed, then the top metal bracket, then the top ball and so on. When this piece was installed I received feedback that it created a variety of emotions where both anxiety and balance were highlighted.