William McKearn
6,16,1952
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1974
Currently in Chicago
Pierogi Gallery NYC
After college I worked in boat yards where I picked up some basic skills.
In 1984 I moved from Minneapolis to Brooklyn to work as an illustrator doing spot stuff in magazines and newspapers. I slipped into carpentry when illustration failed to pay the bills.
In 1988 I moved to Chicago and took up carpentry full time. Drawing was about the only outlet I had. I kept up some contact with college friends. I finally bought a house in 2006 and set up a work space, essentially starting from scratch as a sculptor. My friend Mike Ballou got me in touch with Joe Amrheim at Pierogi. Dave Scher bolstered that connection. I have one small piece in the collection there.
2005 Auk Dry Goods Show
Hamden NY
2015 I Gotta Go Show
Brooklyn NY
2017 Does It Fold
The Drawing Center, Pierogi NYC
2017 Mini
International Arts Academy
Ramallah Palestine