Bio
Travis Warner is an interdisciplinary artist, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics in his practice. Born in Omaha NE, he currently resides in Chicago having just graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA. While drawing inspiration from tools, antiques and other midwestern imagery, Travis employs humor and irony in contrast with more serious issues that are inextricably linked to the rural midwest. Recently Travis has been exploring themes related to the working class. Embracing both skills used by the working class and artistic expertise, Travis blurs the boundaries between a trade and art by combining techniques and materials from both fields. Exhibitions include Bemis Center, Omaha, NE; School of the Art Institute of Chicago Galleries, Chicago, IL. Hexx Gallery, Chicago, IL. Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago, IL.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2024, Bachelors of Fine Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2020, High School Diploma, Arlington High School, Arlington, NE
Employment
2024, Studio Assistant, Chicago IL
2024, Wood Shop Assistant, Archer Furniture, Chicago IL
2020-2024, A.I.A, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2023, Artist in Residence Intern, Bemis Center, Omaha NE
Exhibitions
2024, Surreal Salon, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago IL
2024 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Senior Undergraduate Exhibition, Chicago IL
2023, Benefit Art Auction, Bemis Center, Omaha NE
Awards
2023, Merit Award, Upward Gallery, Artist of Autumn
2021-24, Spring Honor Scholarship, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2020-23, Fall Honor Scholarship, School of the Art Institute of Chicago