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About David

Baltimore City Station North AE 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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Healing Vortex

Outdoor installation composed of images interpreting an interface between a physical and supernal realm. Designed and completed during a 30 day residency in Hamtramck Michigan 2018.
  • Healing Vortex: front.jpg
    Healing Vortex: front.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex north.jpg
    Healing Vortex north.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: bucket detail.jpg
    Healing Vortex: bucket detail.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: ashes detail.jpg
    Healing Vortex: ashes detail.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: NE detail.jpg
    Healing Vortex: NE detail.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: Bucket detail 2.jpg
    Healing Vortex: Bucket detail 2.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: Butterfly Bridge Detail 4.jpg
    Healing Vortex: Butterfly Bridge Detail 4.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: Butterfly Bridge detail top.jpg
    Healing Vortex: Butterfly Bridge detail top.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex: Vortex detail.jpg
    Healing Vortex: Vortex detail.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
  • Healing Vortex NE parallel.jpg
    Healing Vortex NE parallel.jpg
    Site specific mixed media installation.
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    • Extinction Event

    Sculptural forms highlighting reciprocal relationships between human activity, technology, and the natural world.
    2018

    Clay, Wood, Steel, Fiber, Rubber
    118”h x 68”w x 41”d


    • Extinction Event BMA 1.jpg
      Extinction Event BMA 1.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 2.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 2.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 3.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 3.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 4.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 4.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 5.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 5.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 6.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 6.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
    • Extinction Event: BMA 7.jpg
      Extinction Event: BMA 7.jpg
      Sculptural allegory of Earth's death and rebirth.
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    • The Space Between

    The sculptural narrative refers to a specific moment of clarity. A visual meditation of our relationship to all organisms and how a universal structure connects time and space.
    • The Space Between (front).jpg
      The Space Between (front).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (3-4).jpg
      The Space Between (3-4).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (back).jpg
      The Space Between (back).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (detail gender F).jpg
      The Space Between (detail gender F).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (gender M).jpg
      The Space Between (gender M).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (detail B gender F).jpg
      The Space Between (detail B gender F).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (detail gender M).jpg
      The Space Between (detail gender M).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (lower hive).jpg
      The Space Between (lower hive).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (detail torso).jpg
      The Space Between (detail torso).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
    • The Space Between (glamour shot).jpg
      The Space Between (glamour shot).jpg
      72"H x 36"W x 31"D steel, ceramic, wood, bamboo 2017
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    • Flutter

    This project incorporates the movement and sound of water as a sculptural tool and symbol. It was designed to function as a fountain and reservoir.
    • Flutter (front).jpg
      Flutter (front).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (3-4).jpg
      Flutter (3-4).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (center detail).jpg
      Flutter (center detail).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (detail sphere).jpg
      Flutter (detail sphere).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (top detail).jpg
      Flutter (top detail).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (head detail).jpg
      Flutter (head detail).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (detail vessel).jpg
      Flutter (detail vessel).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (detail wing).jpg
      Flutter (detail wing).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (water vessel detail).jpg
      Flutter (water vessel detail).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
    • Flutter (midsection detail).jpg
      Flutter (midsection detail).jpg
      80"H x 91"W x 28"D steel, ceramic, glass 2017
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    • Hybrid Ecosystem

    This sculpture functions as a water circulation and collection system. Precipitation is collected into the radiator vessels and supplies water to aquatic plants growing in the lower section. The water is recycled back through the top of the sculpture to illustrate a cyclical process. The design highlights our relationship to the planet and the delicate balance needed to protect the environment.
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (front)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (front)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (3/4)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (3/4)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (top detail)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (top detail)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (side)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (side)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 1)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 1)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 2)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 2)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 3)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 3)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 4)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 4)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 5)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 5)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
    • Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 6)
      Hybrid Ecosystem (detail 6)
      60"H x 24"W x 26"D steel, ceramic, bronze, glass 2017
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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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    • 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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    • 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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