Darryl
Pottorf
 "Darryl Pottorf"
October 20 - December 2, 2006
Opening reception from 6 - 8 P.M.
Friday, October 20, 2006
The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery is pleased to
present the recent work of Darryl Pottorf. Mr. Pottorf,
a Captiva
resident and former Edison College student, has been working as an
artist for more than 20 years. In that time
he has developed an international following with exhibitions of his
work being shown in numerous USA
venues as well as overseas in Switzerland and Germany.
Mr. Pottorf worked as an assistant to Robert Rauschenberg from the
early 80’s until recently and he has collaborated with Mr. Rauschenberg
on numerous projects.
A limited edition print was created by Mr.
Pottorf exclusively for The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery and will
be available at the opening reception. |
 Darryl Pottorf has been creating complex, inspiring works for more than
20 years, continuously pushing the boundaries of his medium and subject
matter. He has traveled extensively, and his work reflects his love of
classical and architectural forms. He uses the photographs he takes in
a provocative manner to add content and humor to his work.
Pottorf's mediums include UV-coated watercolor on polylaminate, black and silver
toner on lexan, and acrylic on aluminum. With each of these mediums he employs
the photo transfer process that he began using in the late eighties, first
in black and white and then in color, which has come to characterize his more
recent output. His pieces have been described as lyrical, robust, beautifully
composed, bold, perceptive and very satisfying.
Pottorf has collaborated with Robert Rauschenberg on a series of outstanding
exhibitions. Like Rauschenberg, his early career included work in the theater.
In addition, he is a practicing architect. He has designed Robert Rauschenberg’s
home and studio as well as his own, and continues to design both residential
and commercial spaces. He lives and works in Captiva, Florida.
Pottorf’s work has been exhibited at major galleries and museums throughout
the world, including:
Gagosian Gallery, New York City
Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moissant Weyl, New York City
Jamileh Weber at KunstSalan, Koln, Germany
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Basel Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland
Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples, Florida
Galerie Jamileh Weber, Zurich, Switzerland
San Lazzaro, Venice, Italy
Cologne Art Fair, Cologne, Germany
Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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