A core element of my work is peace and connection, including wall and wearable art. My life and artistic path have taken me through many transitions - some tumultuous - yet this newest chapter is producing some of the greatest work of my career.

Longtime peace activists, my wife Lisa and I relocated to Poland in 2022 to work with the One Humanity Institute supporting refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Many of my fellow sculptors were stunned when I sold most of my tools before leaving Ojai. For Lisa and I, it was a conscious step into the unknown - an opening to something new.

Just before their departure, I collaborated with printmaker Linda Taylor to create a series of letterpress embossed prints. Using laser-cut templates, his geometric images carry an intriguing dimensional quality - an early bridge from his sculptural roots into wall-based work.

While in Poland, I discovered how deeply he missed making art. I continued developing my signature HOLOS form, working with a Czech studio to produce cast-glass pieces from models generated with my 3D printer. When the slow pace of glass casting created delays, I began exploring new ways of “seeing” HOLOS.

That exploration led to something unexpected. Using inspection-style filters (x-ray and wireframe views) I began generating stark white-on-black images that are both mesmerizing and beautiful. They became the foundation for a new 2D series centered on HOLOS: clean, luminous, and quietly powerful.

Another personal transition has been my painful separation from my grandchildren. Turning again to art as a lifeline, I have been transforming 2D photographs into 3D-printed models of each child. “Not all my artworks are about beauty and peace,” he says. “But my intent is to find peace amidst these emotional challenges.”

These new works will be on view at my studio this Saturday, March 14, alongside original stone, metal, and glass sculptures. I just returned my Tri-Portal sculpture to our garden of Peace, so please come and enjoy. I will have many 3D printed gifts for all. I will also be demonstrating my 3D printing process.