R. M Proce Artist's Statement

Studied

Art Institute of Chicago
American Academy of Art
Institute of Lettering and Design

Career

Has worked as a portrait artist, art director and lettering artist. Has also taught at the institute of lettering and design, along with private drawing instruction. Has also worked in the field of costuming and corporate mascot/logo design and construction.

Exhibitions

Has shown extensively in the chicagoland area and is represented in private and public collections throughout the midwest.

Selected Exhibitions

Medium

Works in acrylic, graphite, oil, plaster, plastic, wood, decorative stones, sculpted cloth, and paper- mache.

Art Affiliations

Chicago Society Of Artists
Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, Il
Elmhurst Artists Guild, Elmhurst, Il
Senior Artists Network, Chicago, Il

I think that what constitutes great art is a break in tradition. This break should be in a meaningful and substantiated way, a way that explores the depths of the human condition but also reaches out instigate thought and contemplation.

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