Robert Sebanc

Artist Statement:

While contrasting coarse and rough imagery with delicate materials on a large scale, I make use of urban observations and experience to suggest the dark and heavy decay of cities. My investigations into urban decay deal with the vulnerability and eventuality of social structures along with the actions that take place within them. Within the context of my work, I raise questions about social spaces and individual experiences.


Bio:


Robert Sebanc

Born in 1968, Robert Sebanc is a Painter and Mixed Media Artist living and
working in Chicago IL. Sebanc received his B.F.A and M.A.A.E. from
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago and is currently a MFA candidate at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University.


Recent exhibitions include:

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago IL, Lacuna Artist Lofts, Chicago IL, Windsor Whitney Biennial, New York NY. International Multimedia Artist Exhibition, Rebellion, Museo del Brigantaggio, Itri, Latina, Italy, Backlash, Soho20 Chelsea Gallery New York N. Abstract, Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, IL, Lucid Art Lab, Chicago IL, Revolution 2012, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago IL., Shades of Grey, Studio 659, Whiting IN, Guichard Gallery, Chicago I...

Education
Master of Fine Arts, The Art Institute of Boston
Master of Arts in Art Education, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Exhibitions

2013
Solo Exhibition, Rumble Arts Center, Chicago IL (Upcoming July 2013)
Solo Exhibition Chicago Public Library Chicago IL
Lacuna Artist Lofts
2012
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago IL
International Multimedia Artist Exhibition, Rebellion, Museo del Brigantaggio, Itri Latina, Italy
Backlash, Soho20 Chelsea Gallery New York NY
Windsor Whitney Biennial, New York NY.
Revolution 2012, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago IL
SAE Institute, Chicago IL
CCT Gallery, Chicago IL
Chicago Public Library Chicago IL
Abstract, Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge IL
Nicolet Art Gallery, Nicolet College Rhinelander WI
People’s Summit, Chicago IL
Chicago Spring, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago IL
Lucid Art Lab Gallery, Chicago IL
Shades of Grey, Studio 659 Gallery, Whiting IN
2011
Flag Stop: Alternative contemporary art event. Los Angeles Ca.
Guichard Gallery, Chicago IL
My Own Worst Enemy: Portraits of Self-Multiplicity, Milwaukee Ave. Art Festival, Chicago IL
Seerveld Gallery, Palos Heights, Illinois
Dream, Prak-sis Gallery, Chicago IL
Inside Outside, Prak-sis Gallery, Chicago IL
Nor There, Carousel Space, Chicago IL (selected writings)
2003
Open Studio Event, Albany Carroll Arts Building, Chicago ...