This November I am finally sharing a series of sculpture I have made from discarded EPS foam. Inspired by the work of Gordon Matta-Clark and by abandoned buildings that dot the New Mexican landscape this is a series I have been working on for over 5 years. I’ll be showing them at 1415 Gallery in…
Read MoreI’m building the kaleidoscope of my dreams
I have been curated into an art park in Santa Fe. Opening this spring, will install a 4′ x 11′ 1400lb steel gas tank that I will cut out open and put a 8ft kaleidoscope inside! Animating the kaleidoscope with a video of a roses and gasoline. Stay Tuned for more!
Read MoreFlower Bed
I have been approached by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to participate in their show The Spaces Between, I am producing a bed planted with pansies, I will invite the viewer to lay on the bed in an effort to reconcile with nature.
Read MoreLOHENGRIN / LOSING YOUR WINDOW
An Opera and an Art installation, a collaboration between Opera Southwest, Chatter ABQ and myself. Written by Salvatore Sciarrino in 1982 and based loosely on Lohengrin by Richard wagner, this opera is only an hour long and explores mental illness from the perspective of the main character Elsa. I drew on personal experience to create…
Read MoreThe Sensitive Artist
Hey hey, I was invited to be on the new and wonderful podcast called the Sensitive Artist. The Sensitive Artist is a podcast to celebrate the creative individuals that call New Mexico home. Check it out here . I talked growing up in NM, Lost Highways, Meow Wolf, influences, and other things.
Read MoreWhat happened to Lohengrin
Well for over a year I worked developing a set for Opera Southwest’s production of Lohengrin. Only to have a last minute venue change that was unable to accomodate my rather large set. The Albuquerque Journal wrote a piece on the incident that caught fire to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, it is pretty funny!!!…
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More Clouds to Come, and other things in 2019
This year is shaping up to be a fun one. Next week I leave for Denver, Colorado!!! I will be there for about two months building a ride at Elitch Gardens with my art family, AKA Meow Wolf! Here is what I have on my plate so far! Lohengrin Albuquerque’s local Opera company, Opera Southwest,…
Read MoreHonored to be included in this show: Currency
Currency: What do you value? November 17, 2018 – January 26, 2019 Currency: What do you value? is a group exhibition that asks questions about the relationship between art and money, exploring the flaws of our current economic reality. The featured artists expose the complex relationships between currency and how society values or doesn’t value art,…
Read MoreTHE/review
Recently THE magazine did a review on my latest show with Cecilia McKinnon, it was an honor to be seen and heard as an artist. The review really nailed what we were trying to communicate with this show, and it is beautifully written! Take a gander for yourself, Maggie Grimason says it all much better…
Read MoreNEW SHOW – NEW WORKS
“Pre-existing Conditions”: two-person collaborative art show and installation December 15 – January 19 Opening reception December 15, 6-9 pm: free to attend, all-ages Sanitary Tortilla Factory, 401 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 “Pre-existing Conditions” is the result of a collaborative excavation of various illegal dump sites near Albuquerque. Cecilia McKinnon…
Read MoreWhat Now
Well, I have been freelance for 5 months now. Adjusting to not working 60 – 80 hour weeks has by far been the hardest part, I feel constantly like I should be doing more, but the whole point was to slow down. I’ve mainly been working with Meow Wolf, I made an installation for the…
Read MoreFree Lance For Hire
Well, I never thought this day would come, but I quit my day job at Urban Outfitters as their Display Artist here in Albuquerque, NM. I loved the freedom this job gave me and the independence from art sales. I was allowed to create my own art for my own vision without consideration to the consumption…
Read MoreWhats up Meow!
Well, MEOWWOLF is open! I finished my room and managed to help build the Museum Cases with David Cudney. Few! Feeling really honored to have worked alongside so many wonderful humans! It was a real treat! The opportunity of a lifetime! I found a family! I could go on an on! We have received a lot of…
Read MoreThe Time is Meow Wolf
It is finally HAPPENING! and I couldn’t be more excited. December 21st I begin my month long leave of absence from Urban Outfitters to spend most of my days in Santa Fe building my room…. The scale and scope of this project is one of the most amazing things I have ever witnessed! This is…
Read More24 Hours of Art
I will be installing the fourth iteration of my Tetrahedron installation as a spire into the sky for this event. It will feature lots of musicians and gallery artists as well as installation artists. Check out the website for more information. They are also doing crowd funding in instead of admission tickets to…
Read MoreStudio Tour
Recently I had a photographer come through my studio for an UO employee feature. Here are some photos from the visit.
Read MoreMAY 1ST Installation Opening
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Opening Reception: Friday, May 1st 6 – 8pm Exhibition Runs: May 1 – 28, 2015 This event is featured in On the Map: Unfolding Albuquerque Art + Design, a city wide collaboration from January – June 2015. Learn more in the front gallery BALANCE: Lance Ryan McGoldrick Balance…
Read MoreOpen Studio – Public Selects
ON SATURDAY MARCH 7TH 10am-4pm. I will be participating in the a city wide studio tour sponsored by the city, and the highest voted artists will then be juried into a show at the Museum. At the Factory on 5th(1715 5th St nw Albuquerque, NM 87102) the grill will be out and refreshments will be…
Read MoreMeow Wolf is doing BIG things!
I am very honored to have been brought in on this project! This is going to be huge for New Mexico, so don’t miss out on a great opportunity to get involved! Kickstarter link
Read MoreOn The Map: Unfolding Albuquerque Art + Design
AN EXPANSIVE COLLABORATION CELEBRATING THE HISTORY AND PRESENT OF ALBUQUERQUE ART This May and June, I am very honored to represent my city in their National push to expose our wonderful art community. My solo show at Harwood Art Center is featured as well as the Hand Eye Collective’s commissioned site-specific installation on the Harwood. The city…
Read MorePERFORMANCE: OneBeat ABQ at the Rail Yard
Saturday, November 1 5-9pm OneBeat ABQ at the Rail Yards An international music event and art happening 5-6pm: Pre-show events & activities 6-9pm: Performance 516 ARTS is excited to team up with Found Sound Nation to co-present OneBeat ABQ, an international music event and art happening at the Albuquerque Rail Yards on November 1, 2014. This…
Read MoreDon’t quit yer day-job (or quit it, whatever)
Having a day-job, I do not have to rely on art sales for my income. This allows me to create to soothe my soul, as opposed to what might sell easier. Previously being self-employed as an artist I had to hustle to make rent, this ended up causing me to not create large works, small…
Read MorePop-Up Collective Presents: “Cardiac”
When: Saturday, May 17, 2014 6-11PM Location: West Bund West, 217 Kinley Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 The Pop-Up Collective has curated an exceptional one night only show “Cardiac“ to benefit the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation. The exhibit opens Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 6-11PM at West Bund West, which is located at 217 Kinley Ave. NW, Albuquerque,…
Read MoreNew News
Making T-Shirts First time in almost 3 years I am printing new shirts. I will have American Apparel Loose Crop Tanks and Sleeveless Dresses for women, and Loose Fit Summer crew Neck Unisex tees. They all will have one of a kind bleached and dyed pockets as well as large back prints. I still haven’t…
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