"Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings."
"The way he moved through life in and out of the studio had a lot of appeal, a romance to it, that made him seem like a sort of bridge to another time, or simply timeless."
"With intention, and sometimes without, he could illuminate new worlds. He taught me a lot about being an artist, and not just the part in which you make things."
"Locally, his work will continue to be exhibited at Froelick Gallery, as it has been since 2001; a show of works spanning his career is on view there through May 2nd."
Tom Prochaska, who passed away just before his 81st birthday, was a prominent artist and educator in the Portland art scene. He was known for his mentorship and ability to impart life lessons through his observations and experiences. Prochaska excelled in various artistic mediums, including printmaking, painting, and glasswork, with his pieces displayed in numerous collections across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. His work continues to be exhibited at Froelick Gallery, where a retrospective of his career is currently on view.
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