John Banovich
Artist & Conservationist & Owner, Banovich Art, Inc @Banovich Brand
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WORK HISTORY
Artist & Conservationist & Owner, Banovich Art, Inc @Banovich Brand
John Banovich (b.1964) is an American oil painter known internationally for his large, dramatic portrayals of iconic wildlife. Today, Banovich’s work can be found in museum, corporate and private collections.While Banovich is most closely associated with African species, namely elephants, lions, leopards, cape buffalo and rhinoceros—he’s been to Africa three dozen times on research trips—he has also won accolades for his realistic interpretations of Siberian tigers, Chinese pandas, and North American megafauna (such as grizzly and polar bears, bison, and puma).Born in Butte, Montana, Banovich emerged as a talent to watch two decades ago when his paintings were selected “Best of Show” two consecutive years at the Pacific Rim Art Expo, then the premier showcase for wildlife art in the world. Since then, Banovich’s work has appeared in many prestigious venues, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Birds in Art show, the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, the Salmagundi Club, traveling exhibitions sponsored by the Society of Animal Artists and showcases hosted by Safari Club International and Dallas Safari Club.Further, a selection of his finest pieces were recently featured in an elegant coffee-table picture book, “Beast: The Collected Work of John Banovich.”Stuart Johnson, owner of Settler’s West Gallery in Tucson, Arizona and co-founder of the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, considers Banovich to be among the top wildlife artists of his generation.Besides achieving uncommon popularity among collectors seeking originals and giclée canvas reproductions offered in limited edition, Banovich has tried to be a wildlife art innovator in using his paintings to raise awareness about imperiled species.He attracted global attention for his unprecedented 10 X 10-foot square, life-sized painting of an African elephant, titled, “Once Upon A Time,” completed to help draw attention to the growing plague of ivory poaching.
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Seattle
Visual Communications
University of Montana
Art & Zoology, Missoula, MT
ABOUT JOHN BANOVICH
John Banovich is a world-renowned artist and one of the foremost conservationists of our era. Creating award-winning oil paintings for decades, his work is exhibited in museums and noteworthy collections across the globe. His deep passion, unwavering commitment and knowledge of wildlife continues to inspire.
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