LOCAL ART
Life is what you make it, and for 44 days the life that Roger Colombik made was on display at the Texas State Galleries in the form of two art shows. As a professor for 34 years, the shows were just as much a homecoming as it was a celebration of over four decades of work as well as a look at new works made as a response to the recent ice storms that decimated countless flora in the Texas Hill Country. Gallery One hosted ‘After The Storm,’ which brought a new life to hundreds of trees on the artist’s property that were lost during the storm while Gallery Two hosted “To Begin… Again,” which showcased breathtaking metal cast works as well as 40 cast bronze ingots made from old projects that will be gifted to future sculptures to begin the cycle of art once again.
Roger Colombik touched the life of many young artists during his 34 years as a professor and Sculpture Head at Texas State University. Many students noted the artistic confidence he helped instill in them during his time teaching. During the opening and closing receptions dozens of students and friends came out to explore the worlds built by Colombik. His career has extended past the boundaries of TXST, reaching all across Texas and beyond. He made a special point to mention his wife and artistic collaborator Jerolyn Bahm-Colombik who has been a vital part of his artistic journey.
