The scholar Joseph Campbell said something to the effect that one of the functions of the artist is to be the liaison between the "inner" and "outer world". This philosophy is central to my work. Also a fundamental concern of my work is to objectify the subjective and give pictorial form to my conscious and subconscious experience. Although these works originate from personal expression, experience and observation of the world around me; they also encompass empathetic aspects of the human condition as a whole.

My narratives are stated more covertly than overtly, which in some ways connects my work to the Symbolists. Within the picture plane I carve an expressionistic space around my subject matter, which gives testimony to its inner psychology.

I would like my images to purport, transcend and possess a strong measure of mystery and wonderment. I believe this gives the work longevity and endurance inviting us back again and again as well as providing a rich and unique visual experience.

I am constantly seeking different avenues to reshape contemporary realism that up to now has been supported by the past and is being infinitely re-invented for the future. I am hopeful that my work is inclusive to this evolutionary process.

Education and Accolades
BIRTHDATE: June 15, 1956 - Hartford, Ohio

EDUCATION:
   1983 M.F.A. Arizona State University
   1979 B.F.A. Bowling Green State University

RECENT REPRESENTATION:
   2001-2002 Chiaroscuro Gallery Scottsdale, Arizona
   2000-2001 Bruce R. Lewin Gallery New York, N.Y.
   1998-2000 Vanier Gallery Scottsdale, Arizona
   1994-1998 Vorpal Gallery New York, N.Y.
      Vorpal Gallery San Franscisco, C.A.
   1984-1994 Leslie Levy Fine Art Gallery Scottsdale, Arizona

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
   2003 Magic Realism A New Generation Sangre De Cristo Museum

   1999 "Recent Works" Bruce R. Lewin Gallery New York, N.Y.

   1994 "Recent Works" Vorpal Gallery New York, N.Y.

   1992 "Modern Masters of Figurative Painting and Drawing,"
      Invitational Group Exibition, Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

   1991 "One Planet-One Chance," Group Exibition, Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

   1990 "Homage to the Masters," Group Exibition, Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

   1987 "Light on the Landscape," Group Exibition, Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
      "Selected Works of Ron Kostoff and Ed Koch," Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

   1986 "San Diego Art Institute 32nd Annual Exhibition," San Diego, CA
      "Arizona Biennial," Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
      "The Heat is On," Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

   1985 "Contemporary Realism III," Leslie Levy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
      "Contemporary Realism III," Leslie Levy Gallery, Yuma, AZ

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