Artist's Statement

My work is a synthesis of sculpture and sustainable design.  My unique process is to repurpose salvage propane tanks into whimsical, comfortable, durable and environmentally responsible seating, sculpture, planters and bollards.  

Aesthetically my work is modern and organic, exploring curve in line and form.  My designs range from abstract compositions to contemporary riffs on iconic furniture from past eras, including Victorian and Mid Century modern.

My work is extremely eco-friendly from start to finish.  I begin with regionally sourced scrap metal tanks, which are an abundant and sustainable material due to strict regulations limiting their service life.   Next I carefully dissect the tanks and reassemble the pieces, while doing no additional reshaping of the material.  Repurposing, or upcycing, is a process which has a much smaller carbon footprint than recycling because the source material is reused in it’s current form.  Upon completion each of my pieces contain 99% post consumer reused content.  

I have done extensive research to ensure the comfort of my seats.  After trials with numerous test subjects an ideal relative position of curved seat to curved backrest was determined which provides good lumbar support for a wide range of body sizes.  The combination of curved seat and backrest allows smaller bodies to slip slightly further back and down into the seat and receive good lumbar support.  This arrangement provides an ergonomic advantage over traditional benches with flat seats.  

I consider many of my designs to be prototypes created with mass production in mind.  I have been granted a series of design patents and have a utility patent pending to protect my concept and process.  At some point I plan to automate my process and produce certain designs in volume.  

My work is designed to be interactive - to be touched, sat on and climbed on.  Its durability and inherent ecological message make it ideal for the public realm.