I take refuge in simple but unique items inspired by poetry and architecture, ancient, aboriginal and folk art from around the world. I treat these influences as a living tradition and infuse them with modern meaning and functionality EDUCATION 2006 Southeast Alaska University (Juneau, AK) –Northwest Coast (Alaskan)Tribal Art (instructor-Robert D Boxley) 1974-79 Vasnetsovs College of Art and Craft - Abramtsevo, Moscow, Russia.