This sculpture, “Dream Deferred 2024”, was inspired by a line from the poem of Langston Hughes, Harlem. My art uses the words, Dream Deferred, but in another context. Here the meaning involves a house and the relationship to the machine as the focus. Motion is implied. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered, stick welded and painted. 57"h. x25"w. x 24"d. 2024

This sculpture, entitled “Winged Victory of Ukraine”, was inspired by the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine beginning in 2022. The piece uses the Greek “Winged Victory of Samothrace” as the metaphoric launch point. My steel symbol of defiance and hope was constructed of discarded steel. I seek to evoke the enduring Ukrainian spirit through this construction which is visually reminiscent of shattered building steel of the bombed buildings. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered, stick welded and oiled.

This sculpture, “Chevaux Sauvage”, was created after a long hiatus of almost over 30 years. This form was inspired by one of my collectors who owns two of a similar size and asked, “have you ever made any more like mine? This assemblage was made from locomotive, tool and construction elements and proportioned based upon a wild horse. Each of the sculpture’s elements are heated with an acetylene torch, hammered, shaped and stick welded. After brushing the surface with an electric wire wheel, the surface is coated with Val oil.

“Tool House”, is the largest in the series of house shapes. I have created many house pieces over my career. This sculpture uses the simple gable design. Each of the segments are constructed of tools that I have used; wrenches, chisels, hammer and a large spikes. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered, stick welded and oiled.

Flower Power is constructed as a rebirth of forgotten tools. The vertical presence evokes a growing plant form like those that delight us in spring as they reach for the sun. This transformation from rusted tools to a new metallic climbing flower is meant to elevate forgotten and misused steel to a new symphony of vitality. The steel elements of the sculpture are heated with an acetylene torch, hammered, shaped and stick welded. After brushing the surface with an electric wire wheel, the surface is coated with oil.

While living on the Hockley estate in Bedford, NY. I was fascinated by their family history. Originally from England, the Hockleys were the carriage builders of this area in the mid 1800s. In tribute to this working family, I created my own carriage using old tools found in the workshop. Above this is centered a Greek chorus like assembly of hay rakes. The steel elements of the sculpture are heated with an acetylene torch, hammered, shaped and stick welded. After brushing the surface with an electric wire wheel, the surface is coated with Val oil.

Wrench votive is another of 29 consecrated sculptures. For my entire career, I have used recycled tools to create my works. These pieces give homage to all the abused, broken and discarded tools lying in tool boxes and drawers. These tools were the building blocks for my lifetime of art creativity.

Shear votive is one of 29 consecrated sculptures. For my entire career, I have used recycled tools to create my works. These pieces give homage to all the abused, broken and discarded tools lying in tool boxes and drawers. These tools were the building blocks for my lifetime of art creativity.

“Nest”, is an abstracted vertical perch which supports bird like creatures. Constructed of odd angles and edges it is uninviting to visitors while providing safety to its occupants. This sculpture is reminiscent of a larger nest that i completed in the 1980’s. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered, stick welded and oiled.

The work is a repurposed red heart shape near the top of a ladder/scale. The idea inspiring the piece was the movement of an emotional heart and it’s journey in time. The ladder/scale is the measurement. The sculpture implies that the heart can move up or down.

My sculpture, entitled True North Hockey Farm was the first assemblage created in 2019. The piece creates a dynamic thrust, like a compass to True North. Inspired by the family relocation in Northern Westchester County, New York, the salvaged steel ascends from its railroad base through its motor crankshaft before it finishes into the reclaimed diamond plate. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered and then stick welded.

True North Hockley Farm, 23”h. x 38”l. x 8”d. welded steel with oil. 2019.

“OM”. This sculpture is constructed of Detroit Guns bought off the street and welded shut by Caliber Collection. The piece’s base used was parts of the CTME Semi Automatic 3.08 and a Repeating Rifle. I used the rifle barrels and trigger mechanisms to create the "bonfire" below and bullet magazine to create the most upper suspended section of the OM symbol. There are other recycled clamp parts in there too. The Gallery exhibit, "Raise the Caliber” highlighted the sculpture with all Caliber art sales giving a 20% portion directly to Caliber Collection to buy more guns off our streets. The steel elements of the sculpture are heated with an acetylene torch, hammered, shaped and stick welded. After brushing the surface with an electric wire wheel, the surface is coated with Val oil and paint.

My sculpture, entitled “Leap”, is another in the series of jumping animal forms. Using abstract feral shapes, I let the viewer anticipate what is not described and encourage the mind to see a remembrance to nature. This piece is constructed of recycled cast offs and industrial nails. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered and then stick welded.

“Kharon”, is based on the boat that the ferryman transported souls across the river Styx and Acheron. Rising from the diamond plate base, the body of the vessel was created from a truck suspension element. A hay rake fills the bow and 19 century farm implement rides amidships. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered and then stick welded.

“Kharon”, 24”h. x 21”l. x 12”d. welded steel with oil. 1999.

My sculpture, entitled “Nest”, is based on a shelter of sorts. Constructed with sharp angles and edges it is uninviting to visitors while providing safety to its occupants. This sculpture also bears the “house” shape welded to the base. Each piece is heated and reshaped using an acetylene torch, hammered and then stick welded.

My iconic sculpture, entitled “Madonna and Child”, is homage to the Michelangelo sculpture of the same name from 1504. The piece is constructed of curvaceous chain links for the mother and a compressed rocket shape for the boy. I have used classical historic materials from my fascination of art history in many of my welded assemblages. Madonna and Child is one of my earliest constructions after establishing my studio in New York.