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Animal Kingdom: the Untitled series, 2012

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The works within the Untitled series are the result of recent explorations with plaster in preparation for the "Herd" project. The small works are meditations on the concepts of "extraction" and "remnants."

Animal Kingdom: The General State of Things, 2012

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“Animal Kingdom: The General State of Things” is a closely choreographed scenic composition pitting two dancing tribes of iconic African game in a contest of intimidation and ostentation - much like the labors of coexistence in the natural, social, and political landscapes.

Animal Kingdom: There's a Rhinoceros in the River!, 2011

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The conceptual basis for ?There?s a Rhinoceros in the River!?, a temporary installation along the bank of the Jones Falls River, was focused around a perceived chronological parallel between the establishment of the Baltimore Zoo and the environmental degradation of the Lower Jones Falls during the Woodberry-Hampden industrial expansion of the mid to late nineteenth century.

This correlation, between the utilitarian dependence (i.e. material exploitation) and the humanistic experience (i.e. emotional attachment to single elements of the natural environment -- even when facilitated by replicated nature within a zoo or aquarium), is staged by the implausible scene of a Rhinoceros standing firm on the bank of the Jones Falls River.

The uncanny scene aimed to inspire the viewer to celebrate this adulterated landscape inasmuch as we celebrate the solitary, strong, and sentient Rhinoceros.

-- The conceptual study drawings and model, were exhibited as part of "Same River Twice" at the G-Spot Gallery in Baltimore.

Animal Kingdom: Herd (preparatory works), 2012

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"Herd" is a series of forthcoming site-specific installations to take place on a number of interstitial sites along the railroad corridors between Baltimore and Washington DC.

Animal Kingdom: Calm and Collected, 2012

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Calm and Collected is a series of studies utilizing plastic casts of toy safari figurines. The compositions are personal reflections on the work of Carl Aikely, the pioneer of modern taxidermy and dioramas, and the influence of animals on children. Context is extracted from the animals to create works that are at the same time melancholic yet humorous.

Studies for "Forest Follies", 2011

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Studies 1-10 for the forthcoming series of site specific installations, "Forest Follies," examine a variety of methods in form and allurement. Each individual drawing explores a unique, potential composition for translation into more accurate 3D models. The models, accompanied with detailed site surveys, will be translated into full scale sculptures incorporated into the natural environment in a variety of locations.

Topographic: Studies in Wood, 2011-2012

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The works in this series seek to transform the commonly inflexible material of wood into elegant topographic textiles. The works utilize the end grain of a variety of woods to create unique compositions or drawings with the grain and take advantage of the inherent flexibility of the piece by allowing a innumerable opportunities for reconfiguration once the piece is mounted to the base. The base includes a variety of post holes and dowels to achieve this variability.

Richard II, 2006

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Richard?s fluctuating public and private identity are accentuated through the fast paced and malleable system of translucent curtains in the set design for Shakespeare?s historical drama, ?Richard II?. Combined with soil infused geometric planes and elevation changes, the system creates a versatile and dimensional playing space for both the actors and the audience, while emphasizing the process of stripping Richard to his natural essence.

This sculpted environment was created for the Actor's Revolution Theater's production of "Richard II" written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Robert G. Anderson. It was performed at the Mary Arrchie Theater in Chicago, IL.

Scenic Installation for "Not Quite", 2006

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"The Forest of Not Quite" is a filtration system preventing both the protagonist and the audience from reaching the clarity they both desire. This sculpted environment was incorporated into a performance, choreographed by Paul Singh, titled "Not Quite", produced by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, IL.

Scenic Installation for "Ectype", 2004

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Sculpted from deadfall and pine stock, the set for ?Ectype? served as an interactive backdrop. The installation seeks a balance between the controlled organicism of Kim Young?s choreographic relationships with the relationship of the natural and the built environments.

The Untitled Sculpture was created as an interactive work for the performance, "Ectype", choreographed by Kim Young and produced by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, IL.

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Animal Kingdom: the Untitled series, 2012

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Animal Kingdom: The General State of Things, 2012

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Animal Kingdom: There's a Rhinoceros in the River!, 2011

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Animal Kingdom: Herd (preparatory works), 2012

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Animal Kingdom: Calm and Collected, 2012

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Studies for "Forest Follies", 2011

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Topographic: Studies in Wood, 2011-2012

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Richard II, 2006

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Scenic Installation for "Not Quite", 2006

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Scenic Installation for "Ectype", 2004

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