Artist’s name: Bogumil Bronkowsi
Artwork specs: Unsuccessfully Winning at Winning, 2012, oil on panel, 48 x 36 inches
Artist’s webpages: http://www.bbronkowski.com/
http://bbronkowski.tumblr.com/
Bogumil Bronkowsi is a Polish immigrant currently working out of Chicago. In his artist’s statement he says this about his work:
My work explores the journey of immigration both specifically and generally. I study my own tale of immigration and immigrant status by combining the legends and stories of my homeland with the narrative of my own personal history as a Pole living in America. The creation of my own folklore and myths allows me to create a space where I belong.
His work is usually done in oil paints, though his webpage also features a series of collaborative work done with various artists, many of which explore mixed media possibilities. He also has an interesting series of tapestries which feature mixed media work on unstretched canvases.
If you’re living in the Chicago area, you should check out ”Love Under Funnel Cake and Venga Boys” at Space Club HQ, which is a show that he joint curated with his fiancee and features several talented artists. Get over there while it’s still up!
