Robert Porazinski

Bio –
One of my earliest memories of art and painting was a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago with my father at the age of ten– and thought it was the most incredibly boring museum I have ever been to. My idea of an interesting museum was the Museum of Science and Industry. My opinion obviously changed over the years since I eventually ended up graduating from SAIC with my BFA. My first art related job was with Limelight – a very edgy nightclub at the time. Lots of celebrities came through, i.e., Divine, Kathleen Turner, and the lead singer from Dead or Alive, Pete Burns. I also got to work with artists like Ed Paschke and Mark Kostabi on the constantly changing murals. I was primarily working as an illustrator, for newspapers, magazines and advertising firms – and actually worked on projects for the Museum of Science and Industry. But, I was still courious and fascinated by the world of galleries and museums. Concurrently, I continued to paint, experimenting with many styles and techniques.

Years later, I accepted a full time position with Met Merchandising Concepts. Essentially a fixture and display company, Met also produced original artwork for sale to large department stores such as Marshall Field’s (Macy’s), Nordstro...

1988 BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Solo & Two-Person Exhibitions
2018
Further Interruptions, Center on Halsted, Chicago, IL

2016
Woodn't Be The First Time, Gallery 19, Chicago, IL

2015
The Collection, Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, IL

Simulation, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL

2014
Changes, Holly Hunt, Merchandise Mart, Chicago

It's All Relative, Lewis University Gallery, Romeoville, IL

2013
Union, Human Thread Gallery in the Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

Adaptation, Harold Washington Library, Chicago

Robert Porazinski: A solo exhibition, University Club, Chicago

Altered Images, Center on Halsted, Chicago

2010
Spectrum, Pedroso/Jones Studio, Chicago

2009
Retro Collection, Michael Taylor Designs, Merchandise Mart, Chicago

Transformer, Center on Halsted, Chicago

Reinvented, Johnathon Showroom, Chicago

Group Exhibitions
2017
Small Works, Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA

Geometric Complexions, Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL

KA-POW, Mixx Projects Gallery, Telluride, CO

Graphic, Line & Color, Roan & Black Gallery, Saugatuck, MI


2016
Salon Show, Chicago Art Source, Chicago, IL

Circles, Scribbles & Squares, Roan & Black Gallery, Saugatuck, MI

Old Town Art Fair, Chicago, IL
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