Rob Katkowski

The Far Side of a Little Island - Original Surrealist Landscape Painting

2023

Born just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rob Katkowski is a visionary artist whose work transports viewers to ethereal landscapes and mysterious transitional spaces. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a BFA in Painting (1998) and an MFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2007), Katkowski’s artistic journey is defined by a profound exploration of alternate realities and the invisible pathways that connect them. Shortly after earning his MFA, Katkowski was selected for the prestigious Brewhouse Distillery Artist Residency in Pittsburgh, where he later co-led the program from 2008 to 2011. His art has been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. Notable collections include the Fairmont Hotel (Pittsburgh, PA) and PNC Bank (Manhattan, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA). Katkowski's art is a window into the unknown, blending serene landscapes with hints of other worldly dimensions. His compositions often feature leafless trees marking the thresholds of lost worlds, shimmering ponds revealing hidden watery passages, or twilight doorways to alternate realities. His works delve into transitional spaces, evoking the thin veil between the physical and metaphysical realms where unseen pathways to the unknown are revealed. After spending several years in New York City, Katkowski returned to Seattle, where he continued to create paintings that inspire curiosity and wonder. His artworks invite the viewer to consider profound questions: If other worlds exist, how might we reach them? Through his distinctive style and narrative-rich compositions, Katkowski sets up scenarios that unlock these invisible realms, allowing the imagination to explore their mysterious depths. Katkowski’s work has captured the attention of collectors and galleries alike, standing as a testament to his ability to create captivating, multidimensional worlds that linger in the minds of those who encounter them.