I am intensely driven to be involved with and support communities and movements that challenge the dominant cultural paradigms of how we interact and spend time with one another (both in the human world and beyond) and where we place value in our lives. I dedicate a great amount of time and energy to staffing and presenting within a number of spiritually based and creative communities through regular celebrations, retreats and events, including CoSM (the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors), Earthspirit’s “Rites of Spring”, and “Twilight Convening” , The Spiritfire Festival and more. While central, my work as an artist extends beyond the visual arts. I am an avid Drummer, dancer and student of Martial Arts. In 2002 I helped co found and act as one of the lead facilitators at the Ritual Arts Drum and Dance Circles. To me all these practices have strong connective threads and the lessons I have learned as a musician and mover have had direct influence on my work and teaching in the visual arts, particularly as it pertains to collaboration. I have a strong affinity for Live Painting and have been a featured painter at CoSM for years as well as numerous music and Transformational Festivals including Lightning in a Bottle, Unifier, Gem and Jam and Great North as well having worked directly along with music acts including Beats Antique, Sphongle, The Dessert Dwellers, Living Light, Elderflux and more. I feel these opportunities have helped me connect with audiences, many of whom are seeking alternatives to popular culture. My hope is that through my work I can help inspire others to find a greater sense of mystery and satisfaction in the world around them.
