Artistic message!
Art, for me, is a journey—an endless exploration of both the outer world and the inner self. From the moment I first held a brush as a child and won my first prize in a city theater background contest, I knew that creation was my path. I’ve since followed this calling, never settling, always seeking, driven by a relentless curiosity and a deep-seated restlessness that fuels my work.
As a multifaceted artist, I find expression through various mediums—painting, sculpture, wooden wall art, and metalsmithing. Each piece I create is a testament to my unquenchable desire to explore the unknown, to capture the essence of places I’ve been and those I’ve yet to discover. My art is a reflection of the myriad dimensions I traverse—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
My wood installations are layered and detailed, inventive and mysterious, organic and timeless, each telling a story of nature’s intricate beauty. My jewelry, too, carries a timeless elegance, with each piece being a unique, dream-born creation that blends tastefulness with an inventive spirit. In my paintings, I channel a world of abstraction and enchantment—graceful and mystical, some inspired by nature's subtle hues, others bursting with vibrant, joyful colors.
To me, life is found in the places where you haven’t yet been; everything else is mere repetition. Through my art, I strive to bring these unexplored territories to life, offering a glimpse into the vast and vibrant landscapes of both our world and the countless dimensions beyond.
CV
2024 Art Pic, North Hollywood
2024 Laguna Art Gallery, Mission Viejo
2023 – 2024 Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles
2023 Laguna Art Gallery, Mission Viejo
2023 BG Gallery, Santa Monica
2023 ongoing Art Pic, North Hollywood
2023 HBAC Gallery, Huntington Beach
2022 Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach
2022 - 2023 C4 Gallery, solo exhibiton, Santa Clarita
2021 El Dorado NC, solo exhibition, Long Beach
2021 Santa Clarita Town Center Art Space, solo exhibition, Santa Clarita
2020 The Village Garden, Redondo Beach
El Dorado NC, Long Beach, canceled because of Corona-Virus
2019 La Paloma Gallery, Los Angeles
2018 BG Gallery, Santa Monica
2018 Art Landing Gallery, Los Angeles
2017 El Dorado NC, solo exhibitions, Long Beach
Newport Beach Art Exhibition, Newport Beach
2014 Animal Advocacy Museum, Pasadena
Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach
Schomburg Gallery, Santa Monica
2013 Topanga Art Gallery, Los Angeles
2010 Mystic Gallery, Los Angeles
2009 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, store, Los Angeles
2006 Epoxibox Gallery, Los Angeles
2005 Hydrolab Gallery, Los Angeles
2005 Tugend Tile, Los Angeles
2004 Stansbury Collection, Los Angeles
2003 – 2007 Tops Gallery, Malibu
2003 - 2009 Raw Style, Santa Monica
1999 – 2001 Raw Style, Santa Monica
Gallery Unart, Villach, Austria
Schloss Albeck, solo exhibition Albeck, Austria
1997 - 1999 Culture Store, Los Angeles
1993 - 1995 Mode design Studio Peppino Teuschler, Vienna, Austria
Babe, Berlin, Germany
Shanti, Berlin, Germany
1993 Nanu Gallery, solo exhibition, Klagenfurt, Austria
Commissions:
2018 private art commission, 3D wood installation of a Portuguese Water dog,
Jackson, 18”x17”, acrylic on layered wood
Collectors:
Celebrity collectors include Meg Ryan and David Conrad
Teaching / Workshops:
2004 – now Art workshops for kids and adults taking place in various schools, public places and galleries
2006 – now founder of the “Art Club Los Angeles”
2006 - 09 Art instructor (children), Los Angeles County Museum of Art
2013 – 16 Malibu Art Association, member
Awards:
2004 M. Ring Foundation Award, Los Angeles, first prize for excellence in abstract art
My art in movies:
Ocrevus / Set: Modern Museum
Magic Show / Set: House
Criminal Minds / Set: Ranch
Mythic Quest / Set: Storm’s Bedroom
How to be a Bookie / Set: Gregory’s Villa
