Education

1995-1997- MFA, Masters of Fine Arts, Temple University, Tyler Campus Elkins Park, PA Concentration: Glass

1996 Art and Culture Rome, Temple University Program “Vision and Rationality” Rome,

Italy.

Faculty: Susan Stewart, Alan Singer, Franca Camiz, Jan Gadeyne Visiting: Peter Greenaway

1990-1995- Bachelors of Fine Arts School of the Art Institute Chicago, IL

Concentrations: ceramics, hot glass, kinetics, electronics, neon, sculpture

1994-1995 International Exchange Australian National University Canberra ACT

Concentrations: Aboriginal art theory and hot glass

Faculty: Jane Bruce, Sylvia Kleinert, Stephen Proctor

Visiting: Dante Marioni Dick Marquis and Brian Kirkvlit

1993 Rhode Island School of Design Exchange Program

Concentration: Glass blowing

Faculty: Michael Scheiner

1992-1993- Pre-Columbian Excursion, Mexico Institute of Art San Miguel de Allende

Traveled through Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Tecolutla Vericruz

for the study of Pre-Columbian and modern North American art.

Faculty: Fillip Eranburg and Jennifer Herrith

1991-1994- Ox Bow Saugatuck, MI.

Beginning glassblowing 1 and 2, glass blowing, glass forming, mold blowing, coal forge black-smithing, independent study.

Faculty: Jerry and Cathy Catania. Visiting: Kotoro Hamada, George Seagull, Stephen Tater, Mike Zelenka

1983-1986- Southern Illinois University, undergraduate program, Carbondale, IL

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Experience

1998 -Present Full time Faculty Fulton School, Art Department Salisbury University, Salisbury MD

Duties: 3-D and sculpture area head. Determined a new curriculum for area. Built a hot glass studio as pioneer glass blowing and casting program in the Maryland State System. Consulted on new 3-D facility design and location. Aided in press coverage and fund raising for area.

Curriculum: 3-D, advanced 3-D, glass blowing, sculpture 1, 2, 3, web page design and wood sculpture, assemblage and art installation classes.

1998 Adjunct Faculty, Art Department, Salisbury University, Salisbury MD

Duties: Created first summer art program classes in 3-D at SU, Instructor for summer session 3-D\ glass casting class.

Adjunct Faculty, Art Department, Salisbury University, Salisbury MD
Duties: Instructor for BFA independent study, sculpture 1, 2, 3 and 3-D, advanced 3-D. Consultant on relocation and design of 3-D area. Including hot glass studio, glass casting, metal fabrication, mold fabrication and wood working areas.

Faculty, Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY.

Duties: co-taught beginning lampworking using borosilicate and soft glass techniques, with Jennifer L. Kelting.

1997 Art Class Instructor, Creative Artists Network of Philadelphia

Duties: taught puppet-making workshop for underprivileged children.

1996-1997 Glass Department Technical Assistantship, Temple University Tyler Campus, Elkins Park, PA

Duties: consulted on design and supervised construction of new hot shop and addition. Head of glass studio operations including: equipment building and maintenance student teaching and supervision.

1995- Part Time Faculty, Temple University, Tyler Campus, Elkins Park, PA

Duties: taught beginning glass weekend workshop, TA for glass casting class.

1995-96- Part Time Faculty, Temple University, Tyler Campus, Elkins Park, PA

Introduction to glass class.

1991-1995- Teaching Assistant, Neon, The School of the Art Institute Chicago, IL Art and Tech. Department

Duties: Met with students weekly for sectional supervisory, tutoring and demonstration. Order materials for lab demonstration and resale. Repair and maintenance of neon lab and equipment.

1990-Present Independent Studio Artist: blown glass, neon, photographic processes, cast metal and steel sculpture, furniture and lighting.

1988-Present Freelance Commercial Photographer, Daniel Marder Photography

Digital large, medium and small format. (Editorial, people, and table top).

1984-1993 Touring Musician, Sanctuary House Band, Chicago, IL

Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, musical composition, studio production for independent projects and, live acts including: Danny Say’s, SX Beat and Well of Souls.

1986-1995 Freelance Audio Engineer, Danny Says Sound and Davis Communications

Live and studio sound production. Commercial video and cable television.

1987 Photographer's Representative, Stuart Block Photography, Chicago \ New York
Duties: National and international client relations, art director / ad agency calls, portfolio production National Direct Mail / Black Book Advertisement.

Awards and Exhibitions

2000 Salisbury University "75th Anniversary Faculty and Alumni Show"

Direct Cast Glass

Eastern Shore Arts Gallery, Chincoteague, VA. “Art de la Delmarva”

Blown glass.

Hot Soup, Philadelphia, PA “Creative Glass Philadelphia Group Show”

Blown glass, cut and polished.

Period Gallery, Omaha, NB “Millennium International”

Blown glass and steel sculpture.

25 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA “Perceptions - Marder”
Blown glass and steel sculpture.

Globe Theater, Berlin, MD “Under Water Show”

Blown glass, mixed media sculpture.

Fulton Gallery, Salisbury University Salisbury, MD. “Perceptions of Curiosities”

Solo show in collaboration with Jennifer Kelting.

Blown glass mixed media sculpture.

1999 Virtrium Gallery, Philadelphia, PA “Emerging Artists Show”

Blown glass sculptures: Follicle, Bunt and Needles.

1999 Creative Artists Network, Philadelphia, PA “Winter Group Exhibition”Orbicular Grouping 4: blown glass and steel. Object a: Wood and lenses. Molecule: blown glass.

1998 University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University “Faculty Exhibition”

Orbicular Grouping 3: blown glass and steel.

Alternate for Creative Glass Center of America Residency Millville, NJ

Creative Artists Network “Spring Group Exhibition”

Earthly Column: glass and steel.

1997 Affiliate: Creative Artists Network

Selected by board of directors, based on exceptional body of work. Two year association with non profit organization designed to aid outstanding artists with grants, assistantships and shows in the Philadelphia area.

Creative Artists Network “Winter Group Exhibition”

Aquatic Column: glass, oak and electric motor.

Creative Artists Network “Summer Group Exhibition”

Small Orbicular Grouping: 7 variable blown glass spheres. Oculus 2: glass wood and electric motor.

Temple Gallery Philadelphia, PA “MFA Thesis Exhibition”

Orbicular Grouping: Installation with 40 blown glass spheres ranging in size from 6”to 36” in circumference by 52’. Asunder Column: blown glass column comprised of flattened orbs 3”to 6” in diameter x 10’ 6” high

Albertian Column: installation of 10’6”x 29” triangular column made of Oak and 492 ground glass lenses.

Moment: 56”x 17” blown glass and motorized pedestal providing 15 RPM clockwise rotation of glass piece.

1996 -1997 Graduate Assistantship, Temple University Tyler Campus

Tuition remission and monthly stipend for 1996 - 1997 school year.

1995 Penrose Gallery, Temple University Tyler Campus, Elkins Park PA “First Meeting

18 letters to Friends: installation of 16 glass vessels with etched letters; mailed after exhibition.

Elkins Gallery Temple University Tyler Campus “Craft Department Graduate Show” Work in Process: steel 48“x 9”

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago “Bachelors of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition” Liberty Leading the People: installation: life-size cast aluminum figure, chain, poly vinyl, artificial turf, wood, sequenced neon/argon, material, American flags.

1994 Australian National University Gallery “Missionary Position” Solo ExhibitionSperm Goblets: blown glass. Milk and Lemonade: blown glass, milk and urine. Missionary Position: life-size figure of pate de vere and forged steel. Nailed: life-size figure in pate de vere and forged steel. Totem: carved and burnt wood.

Study Abroad Scholarship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Tuition remission and stipend for study at:

Australian National University, Canberra Australia.

1993 The Foundry Space, RISD Providence, RI “Price of Priesthood”

Installation with blown glass, black poly vinyl, rope and coloured liquid 30’ X 30’

Off Campus Programs Scholarship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Tuition remission for studies at Rhode Island School of Design Fall 1993

Joe's Garage Chicago, IL “Rave On”

Performance / installation with sequenced neon, original video, music and sounds, sculpture, steel and neon furniture.

Institute of Art Summer Group Show San Miguel Allende, Guanajuanto, MEX

Ceramic flutes modeled after Pre Colombian artifacts.

Off Campus Programs Scholarship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Tuition remission travel expenses and stipend for Mexico summer session.

1992 The Art Institute of Chicago “Art and Technology Annual”

Pro choice #2: freestanding sculpture steel, cement fondue sequenced neon, (EPROM) computer controller 60”x 20”.

Charles De Raull Gallery, Chicago, IL “Industrial Disease a Two Man Show”

Recycled steel with neon (furniture) and glass vessels.

Oakton Community College Skokie, IL “Neon as Art”

Sperm Wave: steel and neon 26”x 9”.

Ox Bow -Glass Shows session 1, 2, 3 and 4, Saugatuck, MI

Installation: cast and blown glass, forged iron.

1991 MWMWM Gallery Chicago, IL “Group Show”

Pro Choice: installation: cast paper, wax and neon 50”x 8”

Teaching Philosophy

The objective of my educational strategy is to prepare students to excel in the field of art, while assuring their continued growth as artists. This strategy begins with emphasis on technical skills and is reinforced through making and completing work. The process continues by directing the students to develop a constructive critical discourse on art. Coupled with research of art historical record, contemporary art, and current events, formal critique is necessary to help pupils become aware of their responsibility as artists in contemporary culture.

I require all of my pupils to make visual records by keeping a sketch book and submitting slides or digital images of their finished work at the mid-term and end of every semester. Although often overlooked in undergraduate programs, image records are a reality of the advancing artist’s life. Without a visual record of his work, he cannot advance. To reinforce this concept, I encourage students to exhibit exceptional, finished work, publicly, within, and beyond the shelter of the institution. Whether their works are accepted or not, this experience gives emerging artists much needed experience with public criticism. It also acquaints them with the procedures for submitting work and the other materials they’ll need to advance and grow as artists.

I work along side my students as a professional artist and mentor. There’s no substitute for actively involving students in your creative process. That’s why I also promote visiting artists’ lectures and workshops to provide additional influences. Taking advantage of multiple learning experiences through workshops, fellowships and exchanges should be pivotal in every emerging artist’s career.

Armed with these tools provided, I am confident of my pupil’s ability to form critical thinking and exceptional work, with an ethical responsibility for the art they make. I believe this served me well as an educational model, which has contributed to my continued growth as an artist. I feel it is my duty as an educator to pass on the same level of quality information to my students that was provided for me.