Since I was a child I’ve had a fascination with planes and flight. When I was 12, I was a cadet with the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the US Air Force that promotes aerospace education. A regular activity for the squadron was weekend flights. For the past few years, I’ve integrated flight into my art. This picture of me in the 1920’s Bi-Plane was part of a public art project sponsored by 4Culture in which I created work based on the walking trail system in King County. In 2010, I participated in a pilot program by the Vintage Aircraft Association in which I had the opportunity to ride in the legendary B-17 Bomber and created a film based on the experience. With less than 10 still actively flying, this was a wonderful rare opportunity. Pictured: in a 1920s bi-plane before takeoff.

I was commissioned to create a series of events along the trail system in Washington State. I wrote compositions based on the long walks. I performed along the trail with a 1/10 sized cello picture in the image before this example. This composition was written to reflect on the stillness of nature in the early morning.

I was commissioned to create a series of events along the trail system in Washington State. I wrote compositions based on the long walks. I performed for campers, hikers and others along the trail with a 1/8 sized cello picture here.

Civil rights, and human rights for all, are a reoccurring theme in my art. A past public art project involves the community of Tacoma, WA and the city’s human rights legacy. Before the artwork is created for People’s Park, I met with numerous community organizations and completed residencies as a teaching artist at two elementary schools, a middle school, and the Boys and Girls Club. For the past four months, I’ve enjoyed finding new ways to creatively engage the community and encourage dialogue on the important issue of human rights in the past, present, and future. Cast Glass Granite Poetry

Composed, recorded, arranged by Paul Rucker 32 channel sound installation. Paul Rucker - Cello Hans Teuber - Alto Sax

I've been commissioned to create public art. Here are a few of the works: Museum of Flight pedestrian Bridge - Tukwila, WA The 32-channel permanent sound installation commissioned by the Museum of Flight in Seattle presented the opportunity to integrate sound in a one-of-a-kind structure. The 40-minute program of soundscapes, field recordings and new compositions offered a new delivery method for my art. This piece incorporates such elements as recorded Boeing airplanes on the assembly line, the Blue Angels in flight, and new compositions. ______ Human Rights Legacy - Tacoma, WA Civil rights, and human rights for all, are a reoccurring theme in my art. A past public art project involves the community of Tacoma, WA and the city’s human rights legacy. Before the artwork is created for People’s Park, I met with numerous community organizations and completed residencies as a teaching artist at two elementary schools, a middle school, and the Boys and Girls Club. For the past four months, I’ve enjoyed finding new ways to creatively engage the community and encourage dialogue on the important issue of human rights in the past, present, and future. ______ Vintage Aircraft Association Vintage Aircraft Association commissioned me to create a film based on my experience flying in a B-17 bomber (only 10 actively flying). As part of this work I've also flown a helicopter, and a 1920s bi-plane. Pure Data 32- channels audio Sampled and found sounds Music composition