It was a tall sturdy climb for such a delicious tall order. A precarious cake walker says so.
Wood, acrylic paint, paper, graphite, ceramic figurine | 16 x 16 x 2 inches (40.6 x 40.6 x 5 cm) | May 2025

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In the amber glow of a Southern sunset, two souls from different worlds find themselves sharing the worn leather seats of a turquoise Cadillac. One carries the weight of prejudice, the other the grace of music that transcends all boundaries. Their story unfolds through dusty cotton fields and gilded concert halls, where elegance meets raw humanity.
This visual narrative captures four pivotal moments of transformation - from the endless highways that stretch toward hope, to the crystalline brilliance of art spaces where talent speaks louder than skin color. Each frame tells of barriers broken, not through grand gestures, but through quiet conversations over fried chicken and the gradual recognition that dignity has no color.
In extreme close-up, we witness the birth of unlikely friendship - fragmented like broken mirrors reflecting new truths, weathered like old leather that gains character with time. Sometimes the most profound journeys happen not in the destination, but in the sacred space between strangers becoming family.
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Just completed this morning. Another one for the June show.

Yes, this choice property does come complete with an ancient concept for a new roof, including a pair of twin hovering succulents, a small flock of stymied birds, and an overstuffed guard hut. What more could you ask for?

Wood, acrylic paint, paper, chain, string, ceramic figurines, found object | 16.5 x 16 x 4.5 inches (41.9 x 40.6 x 11.4 cm) | May 2025

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I decided cuckoo clock chain works better than string so here it is again. 😄

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Just finished.
It occurred during a levitating tabletop line dance as witnessed under the table by that quintet of disposable floating apparitions of doubt.

Wood, acrylic paint, string, ceramic figures, paper, graphite | May 2025

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I just finished this one this afternoon.

It's just an ordinary daydream and everyone standing behind this ordinary yellow line is having a tiny but ordinary daydream.
Acrylic paint, wood, paper, ceramic figurines, graphite, linen string | 16 x 20 x 1.5 inches (40.6 x 50.8 x 3.8) | May 2025

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A new assemblage in process. With so many other things needing to be done around the new house and new neighbors to meet this one is slow going. Stay tuned for an image of the final piece which I hope will be completed before I need to deliver the art to the gallery the end of this month. 😊

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Buffalo
Spoon and fork upcycled
Carved and silver plated

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Octopus
Forks and spoons welded
Made in France 🇫🇷

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TITLE: we do construction but we're better with mustard plasters.
MATERIALS: Wood, acrylic paint, repair putty, doll house window, tiny hand woven rug, wire

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It was only temporary when the bone of contention exhibit was suddenly turned upside down.
Wood, acrylic paint, paper, plaster, wire | 13.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 inches (34 x 27 x 6.5 cm) | November 2020

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A familiar facsimile calls for help while hanging by a thread during a crises in the living room.
Wood, acrylic paint, wire, laser cut MDF | 12 x 10.75 x 3.5 inches (30.5 x 27 x 9 cm) | October 2020

The colorful background is made from craft sticks I used as paint stir sticks that I saved. I now have quite a collection of them that I incorporate into assemblage pieces now and then.

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Observing another usual everyday occurrence.
Recycled pallet wood, acrylic paint, recycled Christmas lights wire | 12 x 6 x 2.75 inches (30.5 x 15 x 7 cm) | September 2020

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Recycled floating apparitions of doubt.
Wood, acrylic paint, laminated paper, string | 11.75 x 11.5 x 3.5 inches (30 x 29 x 9 cm) | June 2018

You can't really see it but there is a stack of purple pancakes with a butter pat on top resting on the yellow chair.

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Please stand behind the yellow line. III
Acrylic paint on wood panel, string, cloth, recycled soda pop can, wire, paper | 22.25 x 22.25 x 3 inches (56.5 x 56.5 x 7.6 cm) | October 2016

I got the idea for this one and the other two in the series from a light rail station.

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Old Constellation With New Idea I
Recycled wood, discarded bottle caps, nails, wire, chain, acrylic paint, paper | 23.5 x 16.5 inches (59.7 x 41.9 cm)

This is the first Old Constellation piece I did. The wood is a piece of old plywood that was used to ship artwork in. I found it at work by the trash bins.

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i think i want to visit the pantry next.
Wood, acrylic paint, paper, wire, metal, tiny handwoven cloth, graphite | 13.5 x 5.75 x 2.5 inches (34.3 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm) | May 1991

This is a very early piece I did back when I was really having fun doing this kind of assemblage work.

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Old Constellation With New Idea II
Acrylic on panel, wood, discarded bottle caps, paper, string, chain | Size 23.25 x 16.5 inches (59 x 42 cm) | January 2023

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