Dominic Pangborn

Pangborn's art is often seen as harmony of contrasts. In this harmony, there is also tension, and the tension gives the work a dynamic nature that leaves it open to various and new interpretations. Pangborn's philosophy of creativity is reminiscent of the guidance written in the Tao Te Ching:

A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants...He is supple like a tree in the wind, he has no desitnation in view and makes use of anything life happens to bring his way. Nothing is impossible for him because he has let go.

Pangborn received his formal education at the prestigious Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, an elite institution that also trained Walt Disney and other luminaries. He started his art career in Chicago before moving to Detroit. Always striving to develop his talents, Pangborn continued his studies at the Illustrators Workshop in Terrytown, New York; Syracuse University and attended the executive program at Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Pangborn was also a professor at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) and has received an Honorary Doctorate from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan.

Pangborn’s multi-dimensional career spans graphic design, fashion design as well as his passion for fine art. Pangborn’s, critically acclaimed, fine art has been published in Playboy and exhibited in galleries around the world. His works hang on the walls of collectors across the United States and abroad. Pangborn has established his own fashion label, the Pangborn Design Collection. Pangborn’s art is incorporated into fashion, home décor and other mediums including giclees and other fine art reproductions.

A fervent believer in giving back to one’s community, Dominic Pangborn served on a variety of boards for charities and not-for-profit organizations. As a Korean adoptee brought to America, Pangborn reflects on the opportunities presented to him and in turn gives passionately of his time, talent and heart.