About the Artist
About the Artist
I was born in Oakland, California, and I am a proud father and grandfather. I co-founded Southside Art Center in Sacramento, a respected program for people with developmental disabilities. During this time, I designed and supervised over 20 site-specific art installations for corporations and state agencies throughout the region.
In 2016, I retired, and the organization was rebranded as Southside Unlimited Inc. Examples of these corporate art installations can be found on their website, and I also have photo documentation available upon request.
As an artist, I have exhibited my work nationally for over 30 years, with articles, reviews, and a list of collectors available upon request.
I view my artwork as an evolving process where creativity unfolds naturally. I begin by establishing a connection with the painting, allowing colors, patterns, and shapes to emerge without preliminary sketches or plans.
The concepts that arise often draw from my observations of nature and various cultures. I create patterns that introduce variation and tension, then balance these elements—color, composition, shape, and pattern—toward completion.
My recent work explores human emotions, music, pianos, and the confrontational nature of art, aiming to capture the complexity of the human experience.
Personal Exhibition Record
One-person exhibitions
2016- Modesto Community College Gallery; Modesto, Ca.
2014- Grand Theatre of the Arts; Tracy, Ca.
2011- Montana Artist Refuge; Basin, Montana. In conjunction with an artist in residency award.
2011- Chico Art Center; Chico, Ca.
2008- University of Southern Oregon, Stevenson Union Gallery; Ashland, Oregon
2006- Winters Center for the Arts; Winters, Ca.
Two-person exhibitions
2024- The Gallery at 48; Natomas, Ca.
2018- E Street Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2012- Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2010- Stanford University Art Spaces; Palo Alto, Ca.
2000- SMUD Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.1983 Djurevic Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
Group Exhibitions and awards
2024- E Street Studio and Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2021- Arts Benicia Gallery, “Scores” Benicia, Ca.
2021- Los Laguna Art Gallery, “Painterly”, Laguna Beach, Ca.
2018- ARC Gallery Group exhibition; San Francisco, Ca
2013- E Street Studio and Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2012- E Street Studio and Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2010- Large Works Exhibition; Roseville Ca. Best of Show award
2009- Numerous group exhibitions at E Street Gallery; Sacramento, Ca.
2008- Blue line Gallery, Group Exhibition; Roseville, Ca.
2007- Ragdale Foundation award; Chicago, Ill.
2000- Marysville Fine Arts Center; Marysville, Ca. Jury Award
2000- SMUD Gallery Art Exhibition; Sacramento, Ca.
2000- California Bold Expressions International Exhibition, Sacramento Fine Arts Center; Sacramento, Ca.
2000- California Exhibition Center, California State Fair; Sacramento, Ca.
1998- California Exhibition Center, California State Fair; Sacramento, Ca. Jury Award
1998- California International Exhibition, Sacramento Fine Arts Center; Sacramento, Ca.
1998- Solano County Regional Art Exhibition; Fairfield, Ca.
1998- Lodi Community Art Center, Annual art show; Lodi, Ca.
1998- Nelson Art Gallery, Group Exhibition; Davis, Ca.
1998- Sacramento State 50th Anniversary Exhibition; Sacramento, Ca.
1998- Intel Corporation Exhibition, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.
1988- Djuriveck Gallery, Group exhibition; Sacramento Ca.
1987- Open Ring Gallery; Sacramento Ca.
Commission Work (Partial list)
2008- Department of Human Services designed and supervised production of site-specific pieces for the Justice Café.
2006- Department of Consumer Affairs designed and supervised production of site-specific pieces for the Consumer Affairs Café.
2006- Department of Rehabilitation, California Bistro, designed and supervised production of site-specific pieces for the California Bistro Café.
2005- State Department of Justice, Sacramento, Ca. Supervised production of artwork depicting gold mining in California using recycled materials.
2005- Department of Food and Agriculture. I designed the concept, supervised production and installation of site-specific 2- and 3-D work using recycled materials.
2005- In Alliance Project, I designed and supervised the design of site specific work which included ceramic murals, hand made paper pieces, and acrylic paintings.
2005- California Secretary of State, supervised production of an individual site-specific art piece from materials which included coffee beans, aluminum, old maps, and fabrics.
2005- “What We Say” Directed and produced a video supported by a Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission grant featuring the talents, thoughts, dreams, and issues important to people with developmental disabilities.
2005- The Department of Rehabilitations. Work included a 55 ft mural and artwork utilizing trains and depots as imagery
2004- Cal Trans Environmental Art Installation. Supervised design and production of various artworks. Made from recycled materials with a tropical theme.
2004- Franchise Tax Board, I supervised art instillation of a large project using recycled materials with fish and fishing as a theme.
2003- Department of California, Environmental Protection Agency, supervised design and production of a 23’ ceramic mural, 5 large fish out of recycled materials, 2 large paper pieces, a large flock of starlings made out of aluminum.