Born in Columbus, Ohio, I was introduced early to the world of plastics through my father and grandfather, both pioneers in the industry. As a child, I was fascinated by injection molding machines and the excess material they produced, which sparked my interest in form, process, and possibility.
After studying forestry and biology, I spent ten years living off the grid, building my own home, water, and power systems while developing a hands-on art practice through pottery, sculpture, and large-scale chainsaw carving inspired by the surrounding wilderness.
My return to plastics as an artistic medium grew from a desire to address the environmental impact of single-use packaging. By treating plastic as a reusable, oil-based resource, I transform it into sculptural work that explores light, color, and material perception. Through pigment and form, my work challenges assumptions about plastic and reveals the beauty and potential hidden within discarded materials.
With much gratitude,
Todd and Steph
After studying forestry and biology, I spent ten years living off the grid, building my own home, water, and power systems while developing a hands-on art practice through pottery, sculpture, and large-scale chainsaw carving inspired by the surrounding wilderness.
My return to plastics as an artistic medium grew from a desire to address the environmental impact of single-use packaging. By treating plastic as a reusable, oil-based resource, I transform it into sculptural work that explores light, color, and material perception. Through pigment and form, my work challenges assumptions about plastic and reveals the beauty and potential hidden within discarded materials.
With much gratitude,
Todd and Steph