Talk Videos

WMC FEST 5 Cleveland, OH / 2014
A+D Lecture Series Columbia College, Chicago, IL / 2014 

Past Talks

Keynote Speaker, WeMake Celebrates
Portland, OR | Oct 2015

Keynote Speaker, Visual Arts Day, Arts Unlimited of Township High School District 214
Arlington Heights, IL | Oct 2015

Artist Talk, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Chicago, IL | Sept 2012

Artist Lecture, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI | Nov 2012

Artist Lecture, Neche Collection Exhibition, Public Works Gallery
Chicago, IL | Dec 2011

Panel Discussion, Power in Numbers
Chicago, IL | 2010

Guest lecture in the Writing Department, Text Off the Page
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL | Oct 2009

Featured Talks

Weapons of Mass Creation
Cleveland, Ohio | August 2014

In this talk I discuss the influence of cultural history in my work as an Artist and Designer. I specifically look at my Neche Collection project as a way to discuss using history as a platform for making in a way that moves beyond nostalgia.
(Approx 30 mins.)

A+D Lecture Series, Columbia College
Chicago, IL | April 2014

In this lecture I discuss the intersection of Art, Design and Archeology in my work. I also discuss my background and path to becoming an Artist and Designer. 
(Approx 1 hour)

Apple Store, North Michigan Ave
Talk Title: From Passion to Profession
Chicago, IL | June 2013

In this talk I lays out specific strategies and risks I've taken in my career. 
(Approx 30mins.)