Waving the Flag
July 1 to August 28, 2014
Opening Reception ~ Saturday, July 12th 6-9pm
Artist Talk ~ Saturday, August 9th 7:30pm

"My art is about the intersection of an individual and an institution. The place where things are exposed, negotiated, and solved. My art is about questions, even when it implies answers. We live in an age of political stalemate, perhaps it has always been this way. Across the divide ideology is sold like soap. Superficial patriotism operates on the logic of tying your product to a winning brand, while ignoring the actual sacrifice required to win."

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About the Artist:
"Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, I received a BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1985, and then moved to New York City to pursue my art career. In 1995 I received my MFA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I moved to North County San Diego in 1996 and have been living, working, and exhibiting here ever since. I taught one year post-graduate at UCSB and while in San Diego I taught part-time at Palomar, Cuyamaca, and Southwestern College. I worked in construction for over 20 years, I have been a lifeguard for 30 years, and I am currently the Director of the Solana Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. In 2003 I received a California Arts Council Grant in the Visual Arts, and in 2007 I received the StartUP Award from the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. I have been selected to the Djerassi Resident Artist Program for the fall of 2014."