Imagine Art as New Social Commentary

Browse Through My Works

Imagine Art as New Social Commentary

Browse Through My Works
Pinned beetle specimen with long black horn

Striking Mixed Media Art Inspired by Babylonian Friezes

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My present work is influenced by ancient Babylonian friezes of brick which often depicted animals and the violent conquest of nature and how these records of extinction and control come forward to us in our own time of trouble.

Abstract brick-patterned sculptures on white background

“City”, clay and mortar, total width of group 60 inches, height 18 1/2

Abstract brick-patterned sculptural forms with black center

“City” detail

Black and orange butterflies with "No Trespassing

“Migrant Monarchs”, clay, mortar, carved wood, steel and copper wire, tin, size range 4” in width to 21” width

Handcrafted wooden insect with red heart pincers

“Leaf-footed bug”, clay, mortar, paint, carved wood, copper wire and tin, 18” X 21 ½”

Pinned beetle specimen with long black horn

“Black Rhino”, clay, mortar, paint, carved wood, steel rod, cement, height with base 33 ¼”, bug 8” ht. X 15” length

Woven insect models mounted on red-tipped pins

Specimen Group

Wall installation of terracotta stars and beetle

Wall installation, Oceanside Museum of Art, mixed media, 12’ wide X 10’ height

Terracotta starfish and driftwood wall sculptures

Installation detail

Framed stag beetle sculpture with brick-pattern body

“Staghorn Beetle”, clay, mortar, carved wood, steel, paint, plexiglass and wood box, 17” X 23”

Ear-shaped brick wall sculpture

“Right Ear”, terra cotta, mortar, height 7” X 5”

Book cover with illustrated animals and faces

Marsden and Marigold’s Marvelous Menagerie-Children’s Book, 36 pages, 9” X 12”, watercolor illustrations with lyrics by David Matlin, 2020