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| First Name | Ivan P. |
| Last Name | Dobranic |
| Born | 1960-03-30 |
| Country | United States |
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Ivan P. Dobranic
Dobranic was born in Nice, France in 1960. He moved to Chicago a year later with his parents, at the age of 6, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, and has spent most of his life in a wheelchair. He continued to develop his artistic talents and majored in art with three years at St. Xavier college. His first two one man exhibitions were at St. Xavier college and the Beverly Art center in 1987. His work was then shown on the muscular dystrophy telethon in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
In 1990 the family moved to Sarasota, Florida to better accommodate the progressive nature of his disease. He now requires a ventilator to breathe, and has only limited movement in the wrist and fingers of his left hand. Despite all this he continues to overcome every setback with his unfailing optimism and the caring support of his family.
His determination and creative spirit shine through his painstakingly crafted oil paintings and drawings. Dobranic as filled his life with paintings; he favors realistic landscape genre, and succeeds in imbuing them with a peaceful serenity. Each painting is characterized by rich color harmonies, sometimes somber and brooding, sometimes bright and cheerful. His work speaks of a focus of energy, a spirit that will not accept limits.
In Florida, Dobranic has exhibited in several one man and group are shows:
Dobranic has been recently chosen to represent Florida at the Art and Soul Festival in Los Angeles CA.
"Dobranic over comes disability to paint with a passion... His landscapes are expert, even haunting... His control in picture making is remarkable".
Joan Altabe, art critic, Sarasota Herald Tribune.
"It was such a pleasure showing your beautiful work at my gallery" Gale Fulton Ross, artist and gallery owner .
"Dobranic conveys a sunny optimism in his work" Roberta Nelson, Herald features writer.
"Dobranic's paintings are remarkably beautiful in their own right, and incredible when seen in the context of his special strength". Brent wall, art instructor, St. Xavier.
For information regarding Ivan's work, please contact: 941/351 9394
Email: Dobranic_us@yahoo.com |
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