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About David

Baltimore City - Station North A&E District
I strive to create objects that illustrate a symbiotic relationship between man-made form and the natural world utilizing organic and mechanical imagery. The images gain their power through turbulent and dynamic juxtapositions created with contrasting media, texture, and form.

In the combination of metal, nature, and earth I am after the unimaginable; a metamorphosis of microbiology, science fiction, industrial technology, and raw nature. The forms I create are deeply rooted in autobiographical content developed to enhance a unique visual language. I am interested in exploring a… more
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Multiverse Origin

This image was inspired by the concepts surrounding parallel universes. Of special interest is the brane multiverse in relation to M-theory and 3 dimensional perspective. Manipulation of our space, with respect to the physical nature of Earth, is the focus of this sculpture. Suspension is used as a symbol illustrating the nature of particles and gravity.
  • Multiverse Origin 3-4 B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin 3-4 B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin side B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin side B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin front B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin front B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d clay, wood, steel front 2016
  • Multiverse Origin back final B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin back final B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 back clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 1B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 1B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 2B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 2B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 3B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 3B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 4B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 4B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 5B .jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 5B .jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
  • Multiverse Origin detail 7B.jpg
    Multiverse Origin detail 7B.jpg
    85"h x 22"w x 22"d 2016 detail clay, wood, steel
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    • Natural Resource

    Conservation is the focus of this sculpture. The form is designed to capture water and assist in irrigation. Human, animal, and insect forms create a visual dialogue and accentuate a symbiotic narrative.
    • Natural Resource 3-4B.jpg
      Natural Resource 3-4B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts 3/4 view 2016
    • Natural Resource front B.jpg
      Natural Resource front B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts front 2016
    • Natural Resource side B.jpg
      Natural Resource side B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts side view 2016
    • Natural Resource back B.jpg
      Natural Resource back B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts back view 2016
    • Natural Resource detail 1B.jpg
      Natural Resource detail 1B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts detail 1 2016
    • Natural Resource detail 2B.jpg
      Natural Resource detail 2B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts detail 2 2016
    • Natural Resource detail 3B.jpg
      Natural Resource detail 3B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts detail 3 2016
    • Natural Resource detail 4B.jpg
      Natural Resource detail 4B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts detail 4 2016
    • Natural Resource detail vessel B.jpg
      Natural Resource detail vessel B.jpg
      42"h x 12"w x 26"d clay, steel, wood, irrigation parts detail vessel 2016
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    • Fracking

    A sculptural representation of our addiction to fossil fuels and the systematic destruction of earth. The forced injection of pressurized water into the ground will have a profound impact on the planets molecular foundation. Fire in tap water,  earthquakes, sinkholes, and toxic waste are consequences of our addiction to carbon based energy. This aggressive manipulation comes at the expense of other organisms and leads to mass extinction.
    • Fracking 3-4 B.jpg
      Fracking 3-4 B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel 3/4 view 2016
    • Fracking front B.jpg
      Fracking front B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel front view 2016
    • Fracking back B.jpg
      Fracking back B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel back view 2016
    • Fracking detail 1B.jpg
      Fracking detail 1B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel detail 1 2016
    • Fracking detail 2B.jpg
      Fracking detail 2B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel detail 2016
    • Fracking detail 3B.jpg
      Fracking detail 3B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel detail 2016
    • Fracking detail 4B.jpg
      Fracking detail 4B.jpg
      102"h x 22"w x 18"d clay, wood, steel detail 2016
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    • Last Drop

    Functional water collection and containment sculpture. There is an increasing danger of serious water shortages around the globe. Contamination, waste, and climate change are having a negative impact on vital resources.  The intent of making Last Drop is to highlight the importance of conservation. We must also confront the societal barriers preventing a meaningful investigation into cause and effect.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D front clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D vessel detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D vessel detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D torso detail clay, wood, steel Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D reflection detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
    • Last Drop
      Last Drop
      127"H x 53"W x 53"D ground view clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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    • CRISPR Firefly

    Image based on CRISPR genome editing. Plant, animal, human, and mechanical characteristics are used as a visual language to illustrate an evolving scientific frontier. What form will the cascade of genetic changes take? How much control can science maintain over the governing laws of nature? Genome editing has great potential as a tool to understanding, but not changing, the course of evolution.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D 3/4 side clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D 3/4 back clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D front clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D top detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D back clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Firefly
      CRISPR Firefly
      52"H x 42"W x 29"D side detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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    • CRISPR Dragonfly

    Image based on CRISPR genome editing. Plant, animal, human, and mechanical characteristics are used as a visual language to illustrate an evolving scientific frontier. What form will the cascade of genetic changes take? How much control can science maintain over the governing laws of nature? Genome editing has great potential as a tool to understanding, but not changing, the course of evolution.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D front clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D back clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
    • CRISPR Dragonfly
      CRISPR Dragonfly
      57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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    • Molecular Structure

    Full scale study of a sculpture functioning as a water containment system. There is an increasing danger of serious water shortages around the globe. Contamination, waste, and climate change are having a negative impact.  A resource that has been taken for granted will soon become a source of cultural and political conflict.
    • Molecular Structure
      Molecular Structure
      95"H x 65"W x 56"D 3/4 side clay, wood, steel, assemblage Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
    • Molecular Structure
      Molecular Structure
      95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
    • Molecular Structure
      Molecular Structure
      95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
    • Molecular Structure
      Molecular Structure
      95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
    • Molecular Structure
      Molecular Structure
      95"H x 65"W x 56"D front clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
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    • Extinguisher

    Extinguisher is designed for the Environmental Guardian series. The form illustrates the increasing influence human's have on the environment. Extinguisher relates to the increase of wild fires, cause by draught, through global warming. The form is built around a central channel that filters water into a containment vessel. Our manipulation of science and technology has not evolved into a symbiotic relation with nature. Our actions frequently have a negative impact on the planet.
    • Extinguisher
      Extinguisher
      full view : 97"H x 58"W x 58"D : 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
    • Extinguisher
      Extinguisher
      vessel hose connection detail 97"H x 58"W x 58"D 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
    • Extinguisher
      Extinguisher
      lower vessel 97"H x 58"W x 58"D 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
    • Extinguisher
      Extinguisher
      suspension detail : 97"H x 58"W x 58"D : 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
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    • Rain Man

    Forms built in sections and designed to capture water. The idea is to create a symbiotic relation between form and function that focuses on managing one of earth's most important natural resources. Projections for the future indicate that the planet cannot sustain human life if the population continues to increase. Water irrigation and management will become a priority for survival. Rain Man illustrates this idea by incorporating sculptural technique into functional design.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      front : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      suspension detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      vessel detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      3/4 suspension detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      overview : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      Placed at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      Placed at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      Placed at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
    • Rain Man
      Rain Man
      Placed at a Maryland residence to test functionality
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    • Particle Accelerator

    Prototype design for the Environmental Guardian series. The form illustrates the increasing influence humans have on the environment. Our manipulation of science and technology has not evolved into a symbiotic relation with nature. Overpopulation will cause massive shortages of food, water, and shelter. Our actions frequently have a negative impact on the planet. Particle Accelerator is a comment on this perception. The sculpture convey's the idea while incorporating elements that build harmony with the conflict.
    • Particle Accelerator
      Particle Accelerator
      full view : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
    • Particle Accelerator
      Particle Accelerator
      vessel detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
    • Particle Accelerator
      Particle Accelerator
      connection detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
    • Particle Accelerator
      Particle Accelerator
      suspension detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
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