BIO

Imagine discovering a landfill 3,000 to 5,000 years from now and unearthing remnants of old technology—devices that were once groundbreaking and essential to our daily lives. Would we recognize their purpose? How would we interpret their significance?

 

In 1992, while running a graphic arts and design studio in Greensville, I came across an article detailing the alarming volume of electronic waste being dumped into landfills. Inspired by this revelation, I began to transform discarded materials into something entirely new: Techno Stones. Using scrap foam core, paint, and a vision to repurpose what we deem obsolete, I set out to create art that challenges our relationship with technology and waste.

 

As an expressionist, I embrace the chaos of modern life, channeling it into art that reflects our obsession with having the latest and greatest gadgets. Each piece is unique, telling a story of human ingenuity, consumption, and the environmental consequences we often overlook. My work captures the duality of our journey—celebrating progress while acknowledging its darker legacy.

 

Techno Stones serve as a preservation of history, a visual reminder of where we’ve been and a cautionary reflection of where we’re heading. What was once discarded as trash has been reborn, elevated to something worthy of appreciation and reflection for generations to come.

 

Over the years, my work has been featured in art auctions, Hamilton web crawls, and exclusive showrooms, including a one-of-a-kind market on Queen Street in Toronto just before the pandemic. Each piece carries the weight of the past, transformed into a timeless testament to creativity and sustainability.