Most of my work has a very simple message:  “Pay attention!”

I attempt to convey that message using various mechanisms of connection.  Wood is a natural material that people seem to connect with on a very fundamental level and carries a message by itself that draws the viewer to attention.  This works even with very functional objects.

Of course, once we have attention, the question looms, “What now?”  Indeed, questions raised by my work are part of the message, “Why? How? What next?”

I will use any material that will further the message.  Metals, paint, glass, have all been part of my work from the very beginning and I expect will have a more prominent role in the future.