I’m an independent curator. I work with experimental and experiential art as well as traditional forms, creating exhibitions that strengthen a sense of community. I’m interested in changing how we interact with art — moving from passive split-second viewing to deeper engagement. I’m chasing that moment when art can alter our worldview.
“Rainmaker,” 2015. Photo credit: Stacy Keck
I’m a journalist. I’ve covered art and culture since 2013, writing for Palm Springs Life, the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Tourism Authority and other print and online publications. One of my favorite interviews was with Robert Irwin, just after he opened his monographic exhibition at the Hirshhorn, but before he’d completed his work in Marfa. “Robert Irwin: Artist in the Moment” appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.
I’m currently freelancing for Me Yah Whae, the magazine of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
A few of my favorite past stories:
“Winging It: Birding during the pandemic leads to a whole new view,” Palm Springs Life, Oct. 2020 issue
“Future Perfect,” Palm Springs Life, Feb. 2019 issue
“Babies on Board,” Palm Springs Life, June 12, 2018
“Chicano Park: National Landmark, Local Treasure,” San Diego Tourism Authority, 2017
“Hugh Davies: Completing the mission,” San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 16, 2016
“The Missing Modernist,” San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 2, 2016
“Fall arts preview: Up close with Margaret Noble,”San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 18, 2016
“Angela Kallus: A rose is a rose…,” San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2016
“Summer arts preview: Top 10 visual art picks,” San Diego Union-Tribune, May 29, 2016
“Artist in the Moment: Robert Irwin,” San Diego Union-Tribune, April 17, 2016; reprinted in the Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2016
“Spring arts preview: Kate Clark digging up layers of the lesser-known,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 20, 2016
“Spring arts preview: Top 10 visual art picks,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 20, 2016
Complete list here.
