BIOGRAPHY
After graduating from The Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Bill embarked on a very successful illustration and design career. That discipline required distinctive creative solutions to communicate intent and subject matter in the arena of commercial advertising and editorial illustration. ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ was never more true.
As the commercial art world shifted to synthetic computer driven solutions, Bill (and many others), transitioned to fine art expression. That said, art IS illustration and Bill often collaborates on purpose driven commissions for residential and commercial clients.
Bill creates inventive and intriguing juxtapositions of materials to develop his unique visions. Beautiful abstract collages partner with exquisite fine brush work and gorgeous colour.
Hard edge baselines imply structure to a vibrant array of materials such as wood and metal integrated with layers of fabrics and canvas. These materials are integrated with layers of paint and other substances in techniques that create depth, movement and texture. The initial technical approach becomes an organic sculptural process.
Many works are large designed diptychs that ask the viewer to consider how the separate visuals interact and challenge each other. Harmonious, conjoined. Separate yet symbiotic.
Bill’s catalogue shows immense diversity. He will work through one ‘thought series’ and move into something completely new. This produces a variety of work for different esthetics, all within his own contemporary style. Always different – always Bill Boyko.
Bill currently resides near Toronto Canada. He is a very organized and productive creator happily ensconced in his studio where he messes around in his very purposeful way.
His work is found in corporate and private collections from coast to coast.
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Education
1974 – 1978 Ontario College of Art Toronto ON Canada
Exhibitions
2022 Artist Project Contemporary Art Show – Toronto ON
2021 Fresh Faces Show – Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto ON
2020 – 2021 Seek Gallery – Oakville ON
2020 Earth Art Show – Arta Gallery, Toronto ON
2019 Artist Project Contemporary Art Show, Toronto ON
2018 Group Show “Rhythm and Movement” – Baycrest Hospital, Toronto
2018 Annual Group Show – Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2017 Group Show “The Brain Project” for Baycrest Hospital – City Hall Toronto ON
2017 Annual Group Exhibition – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2016 The Bill Boyko Show (One man show) – Papermill Gallery, Toronto
2016 Pop-Up Exhibition – Robin Rosenberg Fine Arts, Montreal Que
2016 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2015 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2014 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2014 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2013 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2013 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2012 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2012 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2011 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2011 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2010 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2009 Art Toronto – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2009 Spring Group Exhibition – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2008 Toronto International Art Fair – Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts, Toronto
2007 Paint – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2007 Toronto International Art Fair – Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts, Toronto
2006 Annual Group Show – MR Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2006 Toronto International Art Fair – Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts, Toronto
2005 Artsweek – MR Fine Arts – Toronto ON
2001 A Celebration of Life (permanent installation) – Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto ON
1999 “Heads” Group Show – Peter Pan Gallery + Bistro, Toronto ON
1997 Taste for the Palette – Peter Pan Gallery + Bistro, Toronto ON
1985 The Festival of Canadian Fashion – Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto ON
1983 The Urban Image Show – The Market Gallery, Toronto ON
1978 – 2002 Illustrator Studio – Mixed Nuts Inc. (Owner)
STATEMENT
When I started painting, I looked at subject matter in away…. what would
that look like painted? Sometimes this doesn’t work, you follow it through and no it’s not working… for me.
I usually finish everything I start, even it’s wrong… for me.
But, That’s me and not you, the person who see’s it for the first time. And the conversation I’ve had with people and what they get out of my paintings is astonishing to me.
Other than I have to make some kind of art, this keeps me going.
