the_robot_artist

Before I followed my passion for art, I studied engineering and worked as a robotics developer. My approach to creating is similar to that of a toy maker. I draw inspiration from childhood experiences, crafting fun and enchanting creations for public enjoyment. Play is a powerful teaching tool, and I use it to explain complex subjects such as science, math, and technology to audiences of all ages. To achieve this, I mold materials and manipulate light to tell a story about our universe and environment, creating a sense of wonder that educates and engages the public.

Public Art Commissions

2025

Wildflower – Stainless Steel Sculpture of North Carolina State Wildflower the Carolina Lily that cast shadows over the Park Road Community Center ( 6 ft x 15 ft x 8 ft), Park Road Park Pavilion, Arts & Science Council Project City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Park Rd Park, Charlotte, NC

2024

Nocturnal Bloom – Interactive reflective Kaleidoscopic flowers (20 ft x 20 ft x  6 ft). Urethane Plastic, Acrylic Mirror, Steel, and fiberglass, Gleam 2024, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI

Double Vision – 12 large interactive kaleidoscopes (20 ft x  20ft x  4ft) Plastic, laser Cut Wood, and fiberglass, Charlotte Shout, Charlotte Center City Partners, Charlotte, NC

Up-Next – Interactive kaleidoscopic public sculpture (5ft x 7ft x 5ft), Laser-cut wood, fiber glass, plastic, Rail Trail Charlotte, Charlotte Center City Partners and US Bank, Charlotte, NC

2023

Night Murals – Light-Based projections creating a mural (20ft x 20ft), 3D printed plastic, Raleigh Illuminated Night Walk 2023, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Raleigh, NC

Mazing Shadows – Light-based sculptures that project a maze (75 x 75 ft), Laser-cut wood and LEDS, Gleam 2023, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI

Tesselate – Interactive public light-based animation (50 ft x 50 ft), Laser-cut wood and LEDS, Seek Raleigh 2023, City of Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Star Talk – Public sculpture that interacts with the Sunlight (8 x 8 x 6 ft), 3D printed plastic and painted wood, Charlotte Shout, Charlotte Center City Partners, Charlotte, NC

2022

Mazing Shadows – Light-based sculptures that project a maze (50 x 50 ft), Laser-cut wood and LEDS, Charlotte International Artist Festival, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Charlotte, NC

Sweet Dreams – Light-based sculptures (5 x 8 x 3 ft), Laser-cut wood, sculpting epoxy, and painted wood, Rail Trail 2022, Charlotte Center City Partners, Charlotte, NC