PROJECTS
Images Kelly O, courtesy of Xispa. XISPA
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington
ROLE
Exhibit Fabrication and Installation
Owner/Operator Blue Hammer Exhibits
PROJECT PARTNERS
Artist Susan Robb, Xispa co-founder Doug Carmean, Xispa co-founder Lele Barnett, XR/AI Jason Reinhardt
PROJECT DETAILS
Susan Robb Works in Progress, 2026
Collaborated with artist Susan Robb to facilitate her creative vision. Conceptualized, sourced, and installed the hanging system for six custom suspended screens. Conducted materials research, sourcing, and the application of high-contrast screen paint to optimize visual display quality.
ALASKA AIRLINES
GLOBAL TRAINING CENTER
LOCATION
Renton, Washington
ROLE
Contract Exhibition Developer
Owner/Operator Blue Hammer Exhibits
PROJECT PARTNERS
Alaska Airlines, SB Art Consulting, NBBJ, Seneca Group, Howard S. Wright
PROJECT DETAILS
Contracted by SB Art Consulting to assist in conceptualizing the Welcome Hall exhibition space in the new Alaska Airlines Global Training Center which opened in 2025. Collaborated with Alaska Airlines and the NBBJ design team to develop the exhibits’ foundation and overall aesthetic. Designed and sourced pedestals, vitrines, object mounts, and label stands. Worked internally with Alaska Airlines departments to develop physical content for pedestals and source written content for the object labels and timeline wall graphic.
The NBBJ design team developed the architectural design, curved wall graphic panels, and illuminated entry text.
Creative direction lead by Teri Soto and Cassie Valkenaar, Alaska Airlines.
OPEN ARTS
LOCATION
Redmond, Washington
ROLE
Production Supervisor, Meta Open Arts
PROJECT PARTNERS
Gehry Partners Architects, BNB Construction, Artist John Grade, Curators Tamar Benzikry and Lele Barnett, Production Manager Dan Davis
PROJECT DETAILS
John Grade Torrent, 2023
Alaskan Yellow Cedar
65’ x 24’ x 18’
6000 pounds
Liaison between the artist, vendors, and cross-functional teams including Gehry Partners architects, construction teams, facilities & EHS, and employees from the initial concept phase through engineering review, code compliance to onsite prep and installation. Collaborated on the design for a custom ceiling track and trolly system for access & maintenance.
OPEN ARTS
LOCATION
Redmond, Washington
ROLE
Production Supervisor, Meta Open Arts
PROJECT PARTNERS
Gehry Partners Architects, BNB Construction, Artist Claudia Bueno, Curators Tamra Benzikry and Lele Barnett, Production Manager Dan Davis, Installation ArtSite Ltd., Fabrication Dimensional Innovations
PROJECT DETAILS
Claudia Bueno Spanda, 2023
Pulsating Light Mural
18’ h x 12’ w x 4” d
4000 pounds
Liaison between artists, vendors, and cross-functional teams including Gehry Partners, construction teams, facilities & EHS, employees, vendors, and the artists team from the initial concept phase through engineering review, code compliance, to onsite prep and installation.
Supported curatorial art site selection including floor plan review and markup, site photography, and creation of 3D renderings. Provided onsite production support, including vendor management, access, equipment & crate delivery, and site preparation.
MUSE: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête [installation view, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle]. 2018. Photo: Mark Woods, courtesy of the Henry.HENRY ART GALLERY
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington
ROLE
Exhibition Designer/Lead Preparator
PROJECT DETAILS
MUSE: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête
Henry Art Gallery | Upper Level Galleries
July 14 - September 30, 2018
Collaborated with the Henry exhibition team to fabricate exhibition walls and furniture; install 2-D artwork, video projection space with multiple projections; and exhibition lighting.
EXHIBITION CREDITS
MUSE: Mickalene Thomas Photographs is organized by Aperture Foundation, New York. The exhibition is supported, in part, by the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc. The presentation at the Henry is organized by Sylvia Wolf, John S. Behnke Director.
Martin Creed: Work No. 360 Half the air in a given space [installation view, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle]. 2015. Photo: RJ Sánchez | Solstream Studios, courtesy of the Henry.HENRY ART GALLERY
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington
ROLE
Exhibition Designer/Lead Preparator
PROJECT DETAILS
Martin Creed Work No. 360: Half the Air in a Given Space, 2015
Henry Art Gallery | Lower Level Gallery
June 27 - September 27, 2015
Curator Luis Croquer
Worked with the Seattle Fire Department, UW Health and Safety, and the Seattle City Permitting office to anticipate any potential risks in order to ensure safety issues were addressed for this unique project. In collaboration with the Henry exhibition team, sourced and managed contractors & installation assistants to deliver & inflate over 40,000 balloons (14 ft high).
EXHIBITION CREDITS
Martin Creed: Work No. 360 Half the air in a given space was organized by Luis Croquer, Deputy Director of Exhibitions, Collections, and Programs. The exhibition was generously supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and season supporter ArtsFund. It was additionally supported through generous gifts made to the Henry Now Campaign by the Barton Family Foundation in memory of Irving Marcus; Cathy and Michael Casteel; the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation; William and Ruth True; and the Bagley and Virginia Wright Fund.
Franz Erhard Walther: The Body Draws. [Installation view, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle]. 2015-2016. Photo: Eirik Johnson, courtesy of the Henry.HENRY ART GALLERY
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington
ROLE
Exhibition Designer/Lead Preparator
PROJECT DETAILS
Franz Erhard Walther: The Body Draws
Henry Art Gallery | Upper Level Galleries
July 31, 2015 - March 6, 2016
Collaborated with the curatorial and exhibition teams to design, procure, fabricate, and install the exhibition furniture and artwork in this museum-wide exhibition. Design elements included an integrated steel facade to display (10) 9” video monitors and aluminum & acrylic fin frames to display a series of double-sided prints.
EXHIBITION CREDITS
Franz Erhard Walther: The Body Draws was organized by Luis Croquer, Deputy Director of Exhibitions, Collections, and Programs, with project management by Susan Lewandowski, Manager of Exhibitions and Registration. Major support was provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, The Boeing Company, the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and ArtsFund. 
PROJECT DETAILS
The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve (previously the Deer Valley Rock Art Center) is comprised of a museum, a nature preserve, and an archaeological site. The building was designed by renowned architect Will Bruder. Arizona State University has operated, protected, and preserved the site since 1994.
Undergoing a renovation in 2011, Argo was contracted to assist in the design & fabrication of the new vision for the center. In collaboration with Director Kim Arth, Argo designed, fabricated & installed custom display cases, activity stations, museum benches and seating, and mounts for petroglyphs, pottery, arrowheads, and other artifacts found at the site.
DEER VALLEY PETROGLYPH PRESERVE
LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
ROLE
Exhibition Design, Fabrication, and Installation
Co-owner/Operator Argo Fine Art
PROJECT PARTNERS
Co-owner/Operator Argo Fine Art Neil Borowicz, Director of Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve Kimberly Arth
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
ROLE
Production Co-Manager and Mount Maker
Co-owner/Operator Argo Fine Art
PROJECT PARTNERS
Production Co-Manager, mount maker and Co-owner/Operator Argo Fine Arts Neil Borowicz, mount makers Mike Goodwin, Hannes Garrett, Rex, Brian Cummings, and James Hill.
PROJECT DETAILS
Argo Fine Art was contracted to manage the design & production of over 3600 brass & steel mounts for the grand opening of the Musical Instrument Museum in 2010.
Argo created mount-making stations to accommodate oxyacetylene & MIG welding, managed the production schedule in coordination with museum staff, and fabricated object mounts leading up to the museum opening.
Everyday Monuments, 2009. Sports trophies, painted cast and sculpted resins, projections. Commissioned by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. Photos courtesy of the Jean Shin StudioSMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
LOCATION
Washington D.C.
ROLE
Lead Installer
PROJECT DETAILS
Jean Shin Common Threads Solo Exhibition, 2009
Curator Joanna Marsh
Managed the five-person crew during the installation of the solo exhibition Common Threads, which included multiple large-scale installations including Chemical Balance III, Armed, Change City, and Unraveling. Assisted with the fabrication, crating, and installation of the prominent sculpture Chemical Balance III.