bio

David Montgomery

I've lived and worked in dozens of cities across America, Europe, and Africa, exploring local histories and gathering skills, techniques and memories.  In college I was a figure sculptor and landscape painter; I’ve worked as a scenic artist and made props and design models for theater and opera.  In various cities I've been a cabinetmaker and carpenter, built historic re-creations for museum installation, and developed prototypes for an invention company.  I have made precise, elaborate, scale models for high-tech firms, and created special effects, animations, and miniatures for television and cinema.   

A decade ago I was lucky enough to marry Karen Krieger, a respected jeweler and craft artist.  We attended Yale University at the same time, but didn't know that until years later.  I began helping her with prototypes and construction and accompanying her to craft shows, and the Aviaries evolved when I started to apply my many, odd talents to my own creative work.

We share a studio, a love of decorative arts, and a young daughter.  The three of us live at the top of a hill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.