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I enjoy taking sculpture classes and through my employment at the University of Central Missouri, I have been able to continue working on developing my skills as a sculptor. I tend to enjoy making things that are whimsical and have a special meaning to me. This sculpture, created using the lost-wax method of bronze casting, is a literal interpretation of a German insult (Arschgeige) which in English translates to "Ass Violin." It is one of my favorite sculptures to date and received an award at the 2023 UCM Citation Show.