FREESTANDING
Sculpture that holds its own in space. These works command the floor, the corner, the room -- self-contained structures that create presence without a wall to lean on.
Accession - Inspired by the concept of acquiring power. Vintage Floor Jack, cast stainless steel, deconstructed propane tank, plow disc, welded steel. 8.5’ x 33” x 33”. 2021
Agrarian - Inspired by the agrarian way of life in the rural upstate NY. Much of the steel in my collection has come from abandoned & outdated farm equipment. Welded salvaged steel, modeled clay face with horse shoe nails. 8’5” x 3’ x 3’. approx. 1980
Agrarian - Inspired by the agrarian way of life in the rural upstate NY. Much of the steel in my collection has come from abandoned & outdated farm equipment. Welded salvaged steel, modeled clay face with horse shoe nails. 8’5” x 3’ x 3’. approx. 1980
April’s Flower - Inspired by the birth of my granddaughter, April. Welded steel. 21” x 9” x 4”. 2019
Artesian Muse - The inspiration for the work comes from a deep appreciation for water, particularly the form and motion of waterfalls. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 88” x 77” x 66”. 1995
Artesian Muse - The inspiration for the work comes from a deep appreciation for water, particularly the form and motion of waterfalls. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 88” x 77” x 66”. 1995
Artesian Muse - The inspiration for the work comes from a deep appreciation for water, particularly the form and motion of waterfalls. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 88” x 77” x 66”. 1995
Beacon - Inspired by that which guides, encourages or inspires. Wood pattern pieces, galvanized candle forms, light bulb, gear. 25” 14.75” x 14.75”. 2020-21
Beacon - Inspired by that which guides, encourages or inspires. Wood pattern pieces, galvanized candle forms, light bulb, gear. 25” 14.75” x 14.75”. 2020-21
Broadcast - From the Tool Series. The expressiveness of tools inspired this work. 11.75” x 17” x 3.5”. 2019
Cascade - The concept of a series of stages where each stage triggers the next. Vintage paddle conveyer, tank top, steel, cast stainless steel. 24.25” x 14” x 8”. 2021
Cascade - The concept of a series of stages where each stage triggers the next. Vintage paddle conveyer, tank top, steel, cast stainless steel. 24.25” x 14” x 8”. 2021
Central Essence - This artwork, measuring 7'6" x 4' x 4', was designed to emphasize the striking, beautiful form at its center, which is crafted from cast stainless steel. Created in 2009
Centered Focus - Exploring the concept of a concentrated focal point. Wood pattern piece, cast stainless steel, vintage post, steel. 59” x 17.5” x 17.5”. 1992
Channel - Inspired by the conducting, funneling, steering, towards a specific goal. Cast stainless, welded steel. 31” x 9” x 6”. 2019
Clamped - Inspired by the scale of the vintage C-clamp. Vintage C-clamp tool, Cast stainless steel. 20” x 10.5” x 7”. 2019
Connections - Inspired by the expressive nature of vintage tools. 41” x 14” x 8”. Vintage tools, cast stainless, welded steel. 1990
Crank It - Inspired how tools can show a sense of movement. Crank shaft, cast stainless steel. 12” x 4” x 4” 2021
Discharge - Inspired by the expressive quality of cast stainless. Welded machine parts, cast stainless steel. 12.5” x 7” x 4”. 2019
Dispenser - Inspired by earth’s natural resource, Silica ore and the effect mining for natural resources has on the environment. Welded steel, deconstructed propane tank, cow stanchion posts, cast stainless steel, aluminum wire, silica ore. 76” x 16” x 12”. 2002
Dispenser - Inspired by earth’s natural resource, Silica ore and the effect mining for natural resources has on the environment. Welded steel, deconstructed propane tank, cow stanchion posts, cast stainless steel, aluminum wire, silica ore. 76” x 16” x 12”. 2002
Displaced Person - Self portrait depicting a time of intense ankle pain where I attempted to “Abandon the body - rescue the brain”. Cast self portrait mask, stainless steel coils, wood spikes, drift wood, vintage wood barrel, manikin form, steel toe boots, deer rib bones, brass, vintage eye glasses. Overall 6’ x 2’ x 2’. 1990
Displaced Person - Self portrait depicting a time of intense ankle pain where I attempted to “Abandon the body - rescue the brain”. Cast self portrait mask, stainless steel coils, wood spikes, drift wood, vintage wood barrel, manikin form, steel toe boots, deer rib bones, brass, vintage eye glasses. Overall 6’ x 2’ x 2’. 1990
Displaced Person - Self portrait depicting a time of intense ankle pain where I attempted to “Abandon the body - rescue the brain”. Cast self portrait mask, stainless steel coils, wood spikes, drift wood, vintage wood barrel, manikin form, steel toe boots, deer rib bones, brass, vintage eye glasses. Overall 6’ x 2’ x 2’. 1990
Division / Split - Concept of separating from a whole caused by conflicting opinions. Welded industrial steel forms, cast stainless steel. 22’ x 16” x 12” 2022
Division / Split - Concept of separating from a whole caused by conflicting opinions. Welded industrial steel forms, cast stainless steel. 22’ x 16” x 12” 2022
Division / Split - Concept of separating from a whole caused by conflicting opinions. Welded industrial steel forms, cast stainless steel. 22’ x 16” x 12” 2022
Envelop - Inspired by the idea of wrapping and surrounding a physical object or person. Industrial screw and bolt, wrench, cast stainless steel. 19.5” x 6.5” x 6.5”. 2019 (in a private collection)
Envelop - Inspired by the idea of wrapping and surrounding a physical object or person. Industrial screw and bolt, wrench, cast stainless steel. 19.5” x 6.5” x 6.5”. 2019 (in a private collection)
Eternal Flame- Symbolic of undying memory, and hope. Cast stainless steel, industrial gear, machine parts. 14” x 4” x 4”
Flare Bloom - Inspired by the concept of controlling gas. Cast stainless steel, tank top, steel, industrial screw. 21’ x 10” x 7.75” 2020
Flare Bloom - Inspired by the concept of controlling gas. Cast stainless steel, tank top, steel, industrial screw. 21’ x 10” x 7.75” 2020
Flicker - Concept of an unsteady, wavering light / candle. Cast stainless steel, brass industrial tank cap, screw. 12.75” x 5” x 4.5” 2019
Free Flow - Inspired by the sense of continuous, flowing visual movement. Brass, cast stainless steel, welded steel. 53” X 11” x 11”. 1991 (In a private collection.)
Got it - Inspired by the instructions and dialog that takes place when working together with another person. Cast stainless steel, vintage nipper tool, welded steel. 8” x 6.5” x 2.5”. 2018 (in a private collection)
Grab It -Inspired by the instructions and dialog that takes place when working together with another person. Cast stainless steel, vintage nipper tool, welded steel. 2018
Grip -Inspired by the instructions and dialog that takes place when working together with another person. Cast stainless steel, vintage nipper tool, welded steel. 9.5” x 5.25” x 4”. 2019
Harvest God - Inspired by the dangers of working with farm machinery. ( A friend lost his hand in a piece of equipment) Welded steel, 78” x 24” x 30”. 1985
Harvest God - Inspired by the dangers of working with farm machinery. ( A friend lost his hand in a piece of equipment) Welded steel, 78” x 24” x 30”. 1985
Harvest God - Inspired by the dangers of working with farm machinery. ( A friend lost his hand in a piece of equipment) Welded steel, 78” x 24” x 30”. 1985
Harvest God - Inspired by the dangers of working with farm machinery. ( A friend lost his hand in a piece of equipment) Welded steel, 78” x 24” x 30”. 1985
Harvest Moon - 22.5” x 10.5” x 7.5”. Vintage wrenches, cast stainless, welded steel.Tools and timing required for fall harvest. 2019
Hold It - Inspired by the instructions and dialog that takes place when working together with another person. Cast stainless steel, vintage nipper tool, welded steel. 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.25” 2019
Illuminator - Inspired by the idea of enlightenment. Welded steel, stainless coils and cast stainless. 6’ x 4’ x 4’.1988. (in a corporate collection)
Inner Space - Formal composition showing deep space. Welded steel. 26” x 33” x 8”. 1980
Inner Space - Formal composition showing deep space. Welded steel. 26” x 33” x 8”. 1980
Interject - Concept of an abrupt interruption. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 82” x 27” x 17”. 1990
Interject - Concept of an abrupt interruption. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 82” x 27” x 17”. 1990
Losing Face - Concept of suffering humiliation, disgrace, or a loss of respect from others. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 70” x 24” x 10.5” 1987. (in a private collection)
Manifest - Concept of showing or revealing something. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 64” x 17” x 17”. 1987
Manifest - Concept of showing or revealing something. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 64” x 17” x 17”. 1987
Manifest - Concept of showing or revealing something. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 64” x 17” x 17”. 1987
Masters Thesis Book - I created a metal spiral book for my masters thesis catalogue. Welded steel. 16” x 12” x 3” 1979
Masters Thesis Book - I created a metal spiral book for my masters thesis catalogue. Welded steel. 16” x 12” x 3” 1979
McDonald - A sculpture commissioned by McDonald’s corporation for their corporate headquarters. Welded steel, stainless steel. 6’ x 24” x 24”. 1990.
Mirror / Table - A functional work. 72” x 32” x 10”.Welded steel, cast stainless 1988.
Monuments - Concept of a statue to honor a specific person. In this case we see people’s faces, not just the exterior monument. Welded steel, cast clay masks. 5 sculptures - 6’ x 30” x 30”each . 1996
Monuments - Concept of a statue to honor a specific person. In this case we see people’s faces, not just the exterior monument. Welded steel, cast clay masks. 5 sculptures - 6’ x 30” x 30”each . 1996
Path Sentry I- Inspired by guarding or protection. Welded steel, deconstructed oxygen tank, cast stainless steel. 78” x 24” x 24” 1978
Path Sentry II - Inspired by guarding or protection. Welded steel, deconstructed oxygen tank, cast stainless steel. 78” x 24” x 24” 1978
Quiver - Concept of anticipation and a container for arrows. Cast stainless steel, stainless rods, welded steel. 6’4” x 4’ x 4’5”. 2008
Quiver - Concept of anticipation and a container for arrows. Cast stainless steel, stainless rods, welded steel. 6’4” x 4’ x 4’5”. 2008
Quiver - Concept of anticipation and a container for arrows. Cast stainless steel, stainless rods, welded steel. 6’4” x 4’ x 4’5”. 2008
Reciprocation - Inspired by the concept of equal forces of energy. Cast stainless steel, crank shaft from a paddle boat on Rackett Lake in the Adirondacks. 6’5” x 24” x 24”. 2021.
Reciprocation - Inspired by the concept of equal forces of energy. Cast stainless steel, crank shaft from a paddle boat on Rackett Lake in the Adirondacks. 6’5” x 24” x 24”. 2021.
Seeker - Inspired by the idea of searching to obtain truth or knowledge. Welded steel, lead, vintage metal post. 56.25” x 9” x 9”. 2021
Seeker - Inspired by the idea of searching to obtain truth or knowledge. Welded steel, lead, vintage metal post. 56.25” x 9” x 9”. 2021
Severed Tide - Concept of cutting off or detaching from a connection. Wood pattern piece, vintage clippers, stones, drift wood. 20” x10” x5” 1992. (in a private collection)
Shifting Planes in Albany - A formal construction influenced by positive & negative areas. Welded & painted steel. 65” x 48” x 36”. 1985
Shifting Planes in Albany - A formal construction influenced by positive & negative areas. Welded & painted steel. 65” x 48” x 36”. 1985Shifting Planes in Albany - A formal construction influenced by positive & negative areas. Welded & painted steel. 65” x 48” x 36”. 1985
Shock Absorbed - Inspired by the industrial spring used to create this piece. Welded steel, plow disc, cast stainless steel. 40” x 18” x 18”. 1986 ( in the permanent collection at Bonaventure University)
Sky Dancer - Inspired by sense of movement in the cast stainless forms Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 12’ x 30” x 30”. 1992
Spirit of Flint - Inspired by the disastrous water problem in Flint Michigan. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, copper pipes, raku clay head brass base. 15.25” x 9” x 12.5”. 2021
Stone Sentry -Inspired by guarding or protection. - Welded steel, cast stainless steel, Industrial chain, rock. 78” x 14” x 11”. 2007
Surge - Inspired by emulating a dramatic forward and upward movement. Cast stainless steel, stainless pipe, stones, aluminum wire. 11’8” x 8’ x 2’. 2008
T-0 Steel Totems and Sound Vessels in the studio. Categories: Steel Totems & Sound VesselsT-0 - View of Steel Totems / Sound Vessels in studio - In creating these sculptures, I was driven by the desire to forge a unified artistic statement, utilizing a recurring motif across each piece. By reimagining steel cylinders—traditionally seen as utilitarian containers—I transformed them into evocative works that convey a narrative spanning time, feminist perspectives, gender roles, historical utility, and the journey into obsolescence, all intertwined with my own experiences.
T-1 - Her Vessel - Industrial welded steel, - 47’ x 24” x24” - 2022
T-2 - His Vessel - Industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel - 72” x 24” x24” 2024
T-3 - Desire - Industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel - 55.5” x 16” x 16” 2024
T-4 - Sprout - Industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel - 38” x 16.5” x16.5” 2024
T-5 - Offspring - Industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel-44.75” x 12.5” x 12.5”
T-6 - Male Envy - Industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel - 30” x 18” x18” 2023
T-7 - Stress & Lubrication - industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel, grease gun - 33” x 26” x 17” 2024
T-8 - Stepping Off / Belief Bound - Industrial steel, boot mold, stainless steel - 51.5” x 18” x 18”. 2024
T-9 - Flying Spirits - industrial welded steel, cast stainless steel-82.5” x 17” x 18” 2024
Tool Dancer - Inspired by the expressive nature of tools, Vintage industrial nipper tools, cast stainless steel, welded steel. 25” x 8” x 13.5”. 2020
Tool Dancer - Inspired by the expressive nature of tools, Vintage industrial scissors, cast stainless steel, welded steel. 13.75” x 12.25” x 15”. 2020
Tools of the Trade - Commissioned by an architecture firm for their corporate headquarters. Welded steel, miscellaneous tools, nuts, bolts. 28” x 24” x 6”. 1989 (in a corporate collection)
Torqued - Inspired by the large pipe cutter acquired from a well drilling business. Cast stainless steel, welded steel, vintage pipe cutter tool. 5’4” x 2’8” x 14”. 2000
Torrential - Inspired by the overwhelming intensity of wind and rain. Welded steel, cast stainless, vintage hooks and drill auger. 84” x 34” x 34”. 2022
Torrential - Inspired by the overwhelming intensity of wind and rain. Welded steel, cast stainless, vintage hooks and drill auger. 84” x 34” x 34”. 2022
Torrential - Inspired by the overwhelming intensity of wind and rain. Welded steel, cast stainless, vintage hooks and drill auger. 84” x 34” x 34”. 2022
Totem Dancer - A composition exhibiting the contrast of geometric and organic forms. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, industrial brushed, stainless rods. 7’5” x 14” x 11.5”. 1990.
Totem - (detail) A marker of ancestry. Cast stainless, welded steel, industrial brushes. 7’ x 1’ x 10” 1987
Tuft - Inspired by the close set of wires clustered together at the base. Welded steel, machine parts, cast stainless, wire. 7” x 3.5” x 3”. 2019. (in a private collection)
Vaccine - Inspired by the use of vaccines to prevent the spread of the covid virus. Vintage cast iron lamp base, electric motor part, steel, vintage glass bottle. 8.25” x 6” x 6”. 2020.
Vertical Spaces - Formal composition. Welded steel. 36” x 28” x 10”. 1986. (in the collection of the Schenectady Museum)
View Finder - Concept of isolating a section of a composition. Welded steel, spring, cast stainless steel, saw blade. 15” x 10.5” x 8.5”. 2020
Wall: Persuasive Hold / Tool Sculptures - this image shows the wall sculpture of Persuasive Hold with freestanding tool totem pieces.
Wind Storm - Inspired by the force of nature. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 35” x 29’ x 16”. 2018. (in a private collection)
Wind Storm - Inspired by the force of nature. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 35” x 29’ x 16”. 2018. (in a private collection)