“It’s about pursuing complexity and inspiring critical thinking.”
Shows & Art Resume
American, b. 1971, Oklahoma, based in Seattle, Washington
Selected Solo Shows
2018 Peter Miller, Seattle, Washington, Peacekeeping
2013 Artist's open studio, Seattle, Washington, The Building Fall Open Studios
2012 Artist's open studio, Seattle, Washington, Look+Listen
2012 Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, Kansas City, Missouri, LX-12
2009 Artist's open studio, Seattle, Washington, West Seattle Art Walk
2003 MoMO Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Fluff
2001 Artist's open studio, Kansas City, Missouri
1995 Medina's Gallery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Collapsed Space
Lad Decker, Senior show at Kansas City Art Institute 1994
Selected group shows
2024 JDS Gallery, Seattle, Washington, Fire and Brimstone
2018 Seattle Artist League, Seattle, Washington, Big League Show
2002 The Late Show Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Eternal-Glorious
2002 The Late Show Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Road Kill
2002 MoMO Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Learning to Swim
1999 The Late Show Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Your Lyin', Cheatin', Bleedin' Heart
1998 1331 Union Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Post Serial
1997 The Madrid Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri, Greetings From The Madrid
1997 The Zone Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, Fiber Substitute
Reviews, publications and interviews
Evergreen Review, Hostile Witness Spring Summer 2024, New York, NY, USA
PublicDisplay.Art Hostile Witness November 2023, Seattle, Washington, USA
Beholder 2. 2019, Seattle, Washington, USA
Hush-Kit, Helicopter as warrior, hero and villain: an interview with artist Lad Decker May 2018, England, UK
Trafton, Robin. It's Not Fluff: Lad show illuminates war Kansas City Star May 30, 2003, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kaufmann, Gina. This week’s best events. The Pitch May 22, 2003, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Walz, Cara. Really red and larger than life The Pitch May 20, 2003, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Education
1994 Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, Bachelor of Fine Arts
1990 Booker T. Washington High School, Arts Magnet
1989 Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation
Art, design, and human-computer interaction
Artists often teach. Beyond the studio, artists are important to developing culture and community by teaching how to create, stay curious, and design something from nothing. In addition to my work as an artist, I research and design experiences for all types of human-computer interactions. For nearly 30 years, I've worked with some of the world's most recognized brands and organizations, including great artists, performers, and theaters.
Design is a process of understanding, translation, decision-making, and execution. The business world benefits from strong relationships with creative people. I encourage artists to work with designers, architects, and entrepreneurs to create experiences that enhance our lives.
Check out my UX research and design on LinkedIn for more information.
In The Studio
