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Roger Colombik lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife and artistic collaborator Jerolyn. Born and raised in Chicago, the city's monumental sculptural presence helped to define his understanding of the relationship between the artist, the community, and public spaces. Roger’s sculpture was featured in the 2016 West Texas Triangle, an exhibition series with concurrent solo exhibitions at five museums. Sculpture commissions completed in Texas in collaboration with Jerolyn include the City of Austin Art in Public Places (2 projects), San Marcos Convention Center, Hall Sculpture Park (Plano), and Miller Public Library (Beaumont).

His Socially Engaged-based projects are often undertaken in milieus where traditions and cultural heritage have collided head-on with westernization and government malfeasance. Rooted in the tradition of documentary studies, the projects utilize contemporary formats that include large-scale photography, publications, and intervention. Fulbright Scholar Program, CEC Artslink, and the Texas State University Research Program have supported Roger's projects including work in Burma, Armenia, Republic of Georgia, Indonesia and Ecuador. In 2016, Roger and Jerolyn developed a project in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee – Abilene and The Grace Museum to examine issues of assimilation and citizenship for families resettling in Abilene from Congo, Burundi, and Nepal. Roger teaches sculpture at Texas State University. https://www.rogercolombik.com/]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:02:10 GMT