Education

  • M.F.A. University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 1980
    Metalsmithing and Jewelry, minor: Painting
  • M.A. University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 1979-1980
    Metalsmithing and Jewelry, minor: Painting
  • B.F.A. University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 1975-1979
    Painting, minor: Metalsmithing and Jewelry

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Design and Technical Theatre/Resident Designer: Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa 2001 - present
  • Scenic Designer: Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa 1984 - 2000
  • Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist: Sunderman Enterprises; Des Moines, Iowa 1982 - present
  • Artist: Des Moines, Iowa 1982 - Present
  • Metal Sculpture and Wearable Art Instructor: Des Moines Art Center; Des Moines, Iowa 1988 - present
  • Electroforming and Sculpture Assistant: Chunghi Choo; Iowa City, Iowa 1979 - 1995
  • Metalsmithing and Jewelry Instructor: University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 1984
  • Metalsmithing and Jewelry Research Assistant: University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 1980 - 1982

Publications

  • Set Design in World Stage Design Exhibition Catalog and DVD, 2005
  • Set Design on cover Christmas at Luther DVD, 2005, 2002
  • Artwork on cover Heroes Among Us, 2002

Awards (not inclusive)

  • Meritorious Achievement Award "Proof" 2003; The Kennedy Center / American College Theatre Festival Iowa State University Theatre; Ames, Iowa
  • Region V Nominee 2003 Kennedy Center Faculty Summer Fellowship in Scenic Design; KC/ACT Festival University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Meritorious Achievement Award "Twelfth Night" 2001; The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Iowa State University Theatre; Ames, Iowa
  • Iowa Film Awards 1998 Award of Excellence Art Direction "Halloween Hoopla" Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
  • Iowa Film Awards 1996 Art Direction "Old Time Country Music" Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa
  • Sedona Sculpture Walk Jury Award 1992 Sedona, Arizona
  • Art Horizons International Art Competition Certificate of Excellence 1988 New York City, New York
  • Broadcasting Designers Association Award of Excellence 1986 "Take O*N*E*" set; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa

Scenic Design Exhibitions (not inclusive)

  • Cover The Walls Exhibition 2006; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for James and the Giant Peach; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Louisville, Kentucky
  • World Stage Design Expo Catalog and DVD 2005; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Stained Glass, Incorruptible and Fiddler on the Roof; World Stage Design Expo; Toronto, Canada
  • Cover The Walls Exhibition 2005; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for The Fiddler on the Roof;United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Toronto, Canada
  • Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V Exhibition 2003; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Stained Glass; University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Cover The Walls Exhibition 2002; ISU Theatre Scenic Design for Twelfth Night; United States Institute for Theatre Technology; New Orleans, Louisiana

Fine Art Shows and Exhibitions (not inclusive)

  • Beaver Creek Art Festival 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002; Beaver Creek, Colorado
  • Aspen Art Festival 2006, 2004, 2003; Aspen, Colorado
  • Christmas Tree Ornament Festival 2002; White House; Washington DC
  • 1998 River Market Regional Exhibition KCAC Galleries; Kansas City; Missouri
  • One Person Exhibition 1998; Sioux Art Center; Sioux City, Iowa
  • Sedona Sculpture Walk 1998, 1995, 1994; Los Abrigados Resort; Sedona, Arizona
  • University of Iowa Metal Artists 1994; Joanne Rapp Gallery; The Hand and The Spirit; Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Fabulous Fiber 1993; Lightside Contemporary Art Gallery; Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Vessels Exhibition 1991; A. Houberbocken, Inc. Gallery; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Artitudes 7th International Art Exhibition 1989; Art 54 Gallery; NYC, New York

Public and Private Collections: (not inclusive)

  • Painting 2003; Luther College Collection; Decorah, Iowa
  • Bird Christmas Ornament 2002; White House Permanent Collection; Washington DC
  • Painting and Sculpture 1999-2000; Dr. Paul and Mina Mathews; London, England
  • Ceremonial Mace 1998; Mercy College of Health Sciences; Des Moines, Iowa
  • Memorial Wall 1993; Iowa Lutheran Hospital; Des Moines, Iowa
  • Sculptural Bowl 1992; Nanjing University; Nanjing, China
  • Sculpture: Little Boxes 1988; Iowa Public Television; Johnston, Iowa Sculpture 1983; Alice Tarumianz; Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

List of Scenic Designs (not inclusive)

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Theatre/Opera:
  • My Fair Lady 2006; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; Iowa State University Music Theatre and Stars Over VEISHEA; Ames, Iowa
  • Proof 2004; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; ISU Theatre; Ames, Iowa
Television:
  • Christmas at Luther 2005, 2000; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; Iowa Public Television/Luther College; Decorah, Iowa
  • World Food Prize 1999; Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist; Thomson Productions; Des Moines, Iowa