NOW ACCEPTING FREELANCE DESIGN WORK
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NOW ACCEPTING COMMISSIONED ART
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NOW ACCEPTING FREELANCE DESIGN WORK 〰️ NOW ACCEPTING COMMISSIONED ART 〰️
AUGMENTED REALITY ART AVAILABLE FOR SELECT IMAGES
WHY I DO - WHAT I DO
THE ART AND DESIGN OF MATTHEW COGLIANESE:
Matthew Coglianese (a.k.a. ThePigshark) is a digital artist and photographer based in Chicago who has devoted his life to creating digital art in various forms. His art is driven by a deep passion for architecture, science fiction, and the surreal. He finds immense satisfaction in bringing the impossible to life and creating something out of nothing. With the ever-evolving landscape of digital mediums, he finds endless possibilities to create art beyond the boundaries of traditional media. His work reflects a unique blend of technical expertise, artistic vision, and imaginative flair, resulting in captivating pieces that push the boundaries of what is possible. Coglianese's art is an exploration of the limitless potential of the digital medium, and a testament to the power of creativity to transform the world around us.
GOAL:
To get my artwork hanging in 50 States, 50 Countries, and 7 Continents
MY ART IS ON DISPLAY IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: STATUS: 38/50
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
AE, AP, DC
COUNTRIES: STATUS: 19/50
USA, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, Austria, Australia, Serbia, Netherlands, Poland, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Saudi Arabia
CONTINENTS: STATUS: 5/7
Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Australia
NOTABLE PEOPLE WHO OWN MY ARTWORK:
Marc Silverman from ESPN Radio Chicago
Warren Trotter (Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer)
WORK CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY:
HILTON HOTEL - on Michigan Ave, Chicago IL
HOTEL ZACHARY in Wrigleyville, Chicago IL
UNITED CENTER (select private suites)
DALE'S BARBER SHOP - (August 2017-ongoing)
WAVELAND BOWL in Chicago. IL
USA MUFFLER AND BRAKES - 110th Western Ave.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2021 Solo Show, Art Gallery Cafe, 1760 W. North Ave, Chicago IL, Dec 8-Feb 2022
2017 Yurk Phone Series, IPAINTMYMIND GALLERY, Chicago IL, April 5
2007 Friends within Art, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago IL
2004 (Fall) Caterpillar Gallery, Lewis University, Romeoville IL
2004 (Spring) Caterpillar Gallery, Lewis University, Romeoville IL
2003 (Fall) Caterpillar Gallery, Lewis University, Romeoville IL
AWARDS / HONORS:
1999-2022 <—- CLICK
PAST WORKS DISPLAYED AT BUSINESSES:
LATIN FUEGO - 947 W. Wellington, Chicago, IL
TRANSISTOR - Andersonville Chicago IL
HORSE THIEF HOLLOW Brewery, Chicago IL
TAPSTER Chicago - 2027 w. North Ave. (April-May 2018) (Dec 2018-Feb 2019)
FORTUNATE DISCOVERIES (Lincoln Park) 1022 W. Armitage (March 2017-February 2018)
McCarthy Ford in North Riverside, IL
Giordano's in Bloomingdale. IL
Nicky’s Grill - Western Ave, in Beverly
ZEN YOGA GARAGE (in bucktown) 1845 N. Milwaukee Ave (April 2016 - March 2017)
CAFE SELMARIE (in lincoln square) 4729 N. Lincoln Ave. (Oct 2016 - Nov 2016)
McGARY-BOWEN 515 N. State Street, 29th Floor (June 2016 - Sept 2016)
JANE'S RESTAURANT (in bucktown) 1655 W. Cortland. (10-17-2015 to 08-24-2016)
TRADITIONS (Bar and Grill) 160. N. Franklin St. Chicago IL - from - June 25-August 25 (2015)
CAPI'S ITALIAN KITCHEN (Navy Pier) 700 E. Grand - (2014)
EDUCATION:
BFA - Lewis University, Romeoville IL
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