2001-present
working artist creating fused glass/multimedia sculpture

.represented by La Mesa of Santa Fe and Vale Craft Gallery of Chicago.
.extensive work with designers, architects, and homeowners on commission.
.found in fine homes and commercial buildings across the u.s. and abroad.

1990-2000
created fused glass tableware line known as melissa & the dishes

.600 clients around the world: the u.s., britain, dubai, saudi arabia, japan, australia.
.department stores: fred siegals, anthropologie, nordstroms, henry bendel, barneys, harrods.
.smaller retailers, gift shops, galleries, museum stores.
.materials included recycled float glass (old windows), copper, glass beads, aluminum and mica.
.more than 30 shapes; sushi pieces especially popular with sushi chefs.
.featured in Bon Appetit magazine and Martha Stewart Living.
.dishes still made upon request; images and price list available.

education
Master of Fine Arts Sculpture and Ceramics 1989
University of Wisconsin at Madison

Master of Arts Sculpture and Ceramics 1987
University of Wisconsin at Madison

Bachelor of Fine Arts Ceramics and Textiles 1984
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts Literature 1982
University of Oregon at Eugene


detailed c.v./resume
available upon request