About Me…

I began my interest in lighting design through a passion for live performances. The type of work included theater, off-Broadway, opera & summer stock; dance companies small to large, classical to modern; nightclubs; music concerts showcasing many of the icons of rock, blues, jazz, reggae & symphony; plus video & independent film. Those experiences, over 40 years of performance work, often inform unique approaches to current design projects.
While living on Martha’s Vineyard I transitioned to architectural lighting. This centered on work as an independent lighting consultant and as resident lighting designer with the design/build firm of South Mountain Company. Since entering this architectural arena projects have been both captivating & varied: new construction and renovation, barn conversions, garages, dance and yoga studios, restaurants, ski lodges and landscapes.

Influences and inspirations are constantly evolving and changing. Some elements include the work of Dieter Rams, Philip Johnson, Eero Saarinen, Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, Ingo Maurer, Noguchi, and Philippe Starck. The simplicity of contemporary, minimal and Scandinavian design aesthetics are also quite appealing with the likes of Alvar Aalto, Poul Henningsen, and Arne Jacobsen.

I’m an Associate Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society. Along with this Brilliant! website, online profiles, portfolios and inspiration are at a variety of sites, which include both professional and personal work. Please visit any & all to see what I do and what informs and inspires my designs by tapping any business or social icon in the header/footer of any page.