Darryl Pottorf has been creating complex, inspiring works for more than 30 years, continuously pushing the boundaries of his medium and subject matter. He has traveled extensively, and his work reflects his love of classical and architectural forms. He uses the photographs he takes in a provocative manner to add content and humor to his work.

Pottorf’s mediums include UV-coated watercolor on polylaminate, black and silver toner on lexan, and acrylic on aluminum. With each of these mediums he employs the photo transfer process that he began using in the late eighties, first in black and white and then in color, which has come to characterize his more recent output. His pieces have been described as lyrical, robust, beautifully composed, bold, perceptive and very satisfying.

Pottorf has collaborated with Robert Rauschenberg on a series of outstanding exhibitions. Like Rauschenberg, his early career included work in the theater. In addition, he is a practicing architect. He has designed Robert Rauschenberg’s home and studio as well as his own, and continues to design both residential and commercial spaces. He lives and works in Captiva, Florida.

Pottorf’s work has been exhibited at major galleries and museums throughout the world, including:

Institut Valencia d’Art Modern in Valencia, Spain
Gagosian Gallery, New York City
Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moissant Weyl, New York City
Jamileh Weber at KunstSalan, Koln, Germany
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Basel Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland
Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples, Florida
Galerie Jamileh Weber, Zurich, Switzerland
San Lazzaro, Venice, Italy
Cologne Art Fair, Cologne, Germany
Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois