Doug Goessman
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Biography
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Doug is a native of Chicago, Illinois and received his degree in Art with an emphasis in Printmaking from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. He began as a designer in Chicago before moving to Peoria, Illinois. Doug is currently a Graphic Designer in Peoria, Illinois at the University of Illinois College of Medicine as well as a successful artist.
It is being raised in a large urban setting than inspires Doug to create art that includes imagery that is recognizable and easy to understand. He believes art should be a fun non-complicated experience that relates to everyone.
Doug's work continues to be supported around Chicago and recently he decided to also focus on Peoria. Thanks to the internet and various sources for artists to share their works with folks around the world, Doug received numerous contacts on the international market. Requests for commissions are welcomed but not always fullfilled as he continues to stick to a self-promise to "only do what I believe is right for my art and will not sell out for anything."
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Statement
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I enjoy accessibility and simple subject matter in art. The simple recognizable imagery
to me does not take away from the individual purpose and significance of the piece. My work is no different, I want people to look at my art and take from it exactly what they see. There is no hidden meaning or purpose which to me keeps the works accessible to everyone on some level.
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Exhibitions
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Solo Prints - Atrium Gallery Western Illinois University Library, Macomb, Il, 1991
Solo Paintings - Atrium Gallery Western Illinois University Library, Macomb, Il, 1993
Heritage Days Art Show, WIU Gallery, Macomb, Il, 1993
Solo Show - Riverfront Art Gallery, Chicago, Il, 1994
Group Show - Isaac Malis Gallery, Chicago Il, 1994
Union League Club, Chicago, Il, 1995
Group Show - Riverfront Art Gallery, Chicago, Il, 1994
Group Show - Around The Coyote, Chicago Il, 1995
Union League Club, Chicago, Il, 1996
River Gallery, Joliet, Il, 1995
Eclectic Junction, Chicago, Il, 1995-96
Solo Show - Ground Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL, 1997
Lewis University, Romeoville, Il, 1999
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Il, 1998-Current
Centennial Alumni Show-Western Illinois University, Macomb, Il, 2000
City of Peoria Beautiful Bench Project, Peoria, Il, 2000
Solo Show-Picture This Gallery, Peoria Heights, Il, 2002
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Il, 2003
Peoria Mental Health Association Art Auction, Peoria, Il, 2003
"Artist in the Studio" Exhibition, Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, Peoria, Il 2004
*As well as a number of commissioned works of both art and graphic design.
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