West Texas Triangle: Roger Colombik

Roger Colombik lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife and artistic collaborator Jerolyn. His sculptures address a range a conceptual interests that include composing environments of poetic repose in public spaces and the transformative nature of journeys, both inward and external. The universal intent is to soften the flight of time for the viewer through a distinct sculptural experience. Educated in art foundry programs at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and University of Illinois - Champaign he continues to explore the material and conceptual possibilities of casting and fabrication.

In addition to his studio practice he has spent over two decades studying regions of the world that are transitioning to civil society. Socially engaged projects are undertaken in milieus where traditions and cultural heritage collide head-on with westernization and government malfeasance. The work incorporates oral history archives, photography, publications and intervention. Republic of Georgia, Burma and Armenia are a few of the countries that he has engaged in his research.

Roger is in his 28th year of teaching sculpture at Texas State University.

Exhibition overview from museum website