Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Topeka,KS

Summary

Innovative sculptor with multiple metal smithing styles. Including plasma cutting, blacksmithing , cold smithing , welding and metal carving which is all done freehand and by eye. Strengths lie in creativity, precision, strong visual sensibility and advanced understanding of material properties. Past work showcases an ability to bring concepts to life through three-dimensional art and contribute to meaningful public installations. That are meant to inspire and invoke emotion in the viewer.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Free Lance Sculptor

Topeka Rescue Mission
Topeka, KS
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed and conceptualized unique artistic pieces for various locations to inspire staff and clients.
  • Maintained relationships with staff and clients to attain a vision for their needs .
  • Modifying connex containers into weather shelters for staff and clients Designed.

• Created maintenance S.O.P’s

• Installed all art pieces including mounting metal plaques onto stone pillars.

Sculptor

CloverGEAR
Topeka, Kansas
10.2018 - Current
  • Brainstormed with marketing and creative personnel to design high-quality sculptures and lighting displays and event designs for custom projects.
  • Collaborated with collectors , event staff and art directors to ensure project visions were accurately brought to life.
  • Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals. While also working with local nonprofits to bring art to our community.

• Specializing in metal sculptures depicting nature and animals for the last decade.

Sculpture Artist Freelance

Topeka zoo
Topeka, Kansas
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Working closely with the creative design team to create large scale steel structures depicting organic looking wildlife and plants for lighting frames.
  • Also working with zookeepers and other employees to capture original reference materials of zoo animals and plants around the zoo. Plus interacting and building relationships with certain zoo animals to build trust to obtain photos and notes . Allowing me to gain more details then just googling an image.
  • Spending time with staff for site evaluations for best display areas for sculptural lighting frames.
  • Addressing public safety issues and finding solutions to meet standards for public interactions.
  • Creating storage and maintenance S.O.P.’s for leadership rolls to use.

• Helping with lighting design and installation of sculpture frames.

• Some of these frames for example, 20 foot long Chinese dragon, 16 foot tall elephant and 5-8 foot tall Lilly flowers.

Education

GED -

St. Andrews High School
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Organic , mechanical and original artistic style
  • Personalized customer service
  • Weather and safety considerations
  • Works well with support staff
  • Over 25 years of metal working experience

Timeline

Sculpture Artist Freelance

Topeka zoo
03.2021 - 10.2023

Free Lance Sculptor

Topeka Rescue Mission
09.2020 - Current

Sculptor

CloverGEAR
10.2018 - Current

GED -

St. Andrews High School
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