About The Artist
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Eli Portman was born and raised in the Greater Boston area. He graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton with a Bachelors Degree in studio art in the spring of 2014.
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Primarily focusing on drawing, Portman also experimented with oil painting and woodblock printmaking during his time at University. He has since returned to the Boston area, where he currently lives, and teaches art to children and adults. His Artwork has been hung in galleries, shops and cafes throughout the Greater Boston Area. Portman has also been hired for murals, private commissions, illustrations and more.
Artist's Resume:
Education
2014 BA in Studio Art, Concentration in Drawing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY.
Solo Exhibitions:
2014 Ink Stains, Brookline Library, Main branch, Brookline, MA
2015 Expressive Tickling, Chelsea City Cafe, Chelsea, MA
2015 Faltering Wonder, Coldwell Banker, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
2015 Wandering Descent, Tufts Health Plan, Watertown, MA
2016 Wayward Son, Lab Central, Cambridge, MA
2017 Ink Forgotten, North Eastern Crossing, Roxbury Crossing, MA
2017 Budding Growth from Cracks in Pavement, Newton Library, Newton MA
2017 Eyes Above Ground, Harbor Gallery, UMass Boston, Dorchester MA
Group Exhibitions:
2013 Student Art Show, Rosefsky Gallery, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
2013 Out Of Reach, Jungle Science Gallery, Binghamton, NY
2013 Student Art Show, Binghamton Universty Art Museum, Binghamton, NY
2014 Light, Form and Shadow, Spool Mfg. Gallery, Johnson City, NY
2014 Senior Art Show, Rosefsky Gallery, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
2014 Newton Art Association Wedeman Show, Wedeman Gallery, Lasell College, Newton, MA
2014 Newton Art Association James King Bonnar Show, New Art Center, Newton, MA
2015 March Show, Out Of The Blue Too Gallery, Central Square, Cambridge, MA
2015 Brookline Open Studios Preview Show, Brookline Main Library, Brookline, MA
2015 Galatea Fine Art Gallery NE Collective VI, South end, Boston, MA
2015 Raw Boston Expo, Malden, MA
2016 Noir, Uforge Gallery, Jamaica Plain, MA
2016 Winter Display. Brookline Booksmith, Brookline, MA
2017 Junction, Harvard Ed Portal, Allston, MA
2017 Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition, Boston City Hill, Boston, MA
Corporate Art Commissions:
2014 Window Mural, Starbucks at One Financial Center, Boston, MA
2015 Window and Ceiling Mural, Farmer Horse Coffee, Boston, MA
2016 3 wall Chalk Mural, General Electric Boston Headquarters, Fort Point, Boston, MA
2016 Expo Marker Mural, General Electric Opioid Summit, Fort Point, Boston, MA
2016 2 Public 'Paint Boxes', Murals on City Electrical Boxes, Sponsored by the City of Boston
Lectures/ Workshops:
2013 Presentation: Alumni Artists Wine Reception, Maimonides School, Brookline, MA
2016 Pen and Ink Workshop: Newton Free Library, Newton MA
2017 Comic Book Artist Workshop with the Brookline Girl Scout Troop, Brookline MA
2017 Pen and Ink Workshop: Brookline Main Library, Brookline MA
Teaching Experience:
2014 After School Art Teacher: Solomon Schechter Day School
2015-2016 After School Art Teacher: Maimonides School
2015-2016 Comic Book Art Classes, Golden Chickpea Center, Brookline, MA
Books:
2015 Illustrations for Picture Book, A Winning Ticket On Queens Boulevard, written by Author Janet Linder
2017 The Bright-Eyed Adventurer Wanders Among the Lights in the Dark, A Collection. Published by Torosiete Press
Memberships
2014 Newton Art Association
2016 Copley Society of Art
Press
Keith Tomlin, “Featured Artist (with 18 page interview and artwork display)” Torosiete Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1, Mach 2017
Keith Tomlin, "Featured Artist: Online Exhibition" http://www.torosiete.com/welcome-eli-portman/
Torosiete Gallery. December 1st 2016
Rosenberg, Mike. “Alumnus Discovers Spray Art While On The Road To Animation.” Kol Bogrei Rambam. May 2013.
Hammond, Adriana. Brookline Hub, December 9th 2014,
Fisher, Jenna. "5 New Brookline Artists To Watch" Brookline Wicked Local, April 29th 2015
Blog Contributor "Featured Artist: Eli Portman" Boston Artists Blog. September 2015
Nicora, Katie. “The Loudest of Places” Emerson College Community Beat September 24th 2015
2014 BA in Studio Art, Concentration in Drawing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY.
Solo Exhibitions:
2014 Ink Stains, Brookline Library, Main branch, Brookline, MA
2015 Expressive Tickling, Chelsea City Cafe, Chelsea, MA
2015 Faltering Wonder, Coldwell Banker, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
2015 Wandering Descent, Tufts Health Plan, Watertown, MA
2016 Wayward Son, Lab Central, Cambridge, MA
2017 Ink Forgotten, North Eastern Crossing, Roxbury Crossing, MA
2017 Budding Growth from Cracks in Pavement, Newton Library, Newton MA
2017 Eyes Above Ground, Harbor Gallery, UMass Boston, Dorchester MA
Group Exhibitions:
2013 Student Art Show, Rosefsky Gallery, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
2013 Out Of Reach, Jungle Science Gallery, Binghamton, NY
2013 Student Art Show, Binghamton Universty Art Museum, Binghamton, NY
2014 Light, Form and Shadow, Spool Mfg. Gallery, Johnson City, NY
2014 Senior Art Show, Rosefsky Gallery, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
2014 Newton Art Association Wedeman Show, Wedeman Gallery, Lasell College, Newton, MA
2014 Newton Art Association James King Bonnar Show, New Art Center, Newton, MA
2015 March Show, Out Of The Blue Too Gallery, Central Square, Cambridge, MA
2015 Brookline Open Studios Preview Show, Brookline Main Library, Brookline, MA
2015 Galatea Fine Art Gallery NE Collective VI, South end, Boston, MA
2015 Raw Boston Expo, Malden, MA
2016 Noir, Uforge Gallery, Jamaica Plain, MA
2016 Winter Display. Brookline Booksmith, Brookline, MA
2017 Junction, Harvard Ed Portal, Allston, MA
2017 Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition, Boston City Hill, Boston, MA
Corporate Art Commissions:
2014 Window Mural, Starbucks at One Financial Center, Boston, MA
2015 Window and Ceiling Mural, Farmer Horse Coffee, Boston, MA
2016 3 wall Chalk Mural, General Electric Boston Headquarters, Fort Point, Boston, MA
2016 Expo Marker Mural, General Electric Opioid Summit, Fort Point, Boston, MA
2016 2 Public 'Paint Boxes', Murals on City Electrical Boxes, Sponsored by the City of Boston
Lectures/ Workshops:
2013 Presentation: Alumni Artists Wine Reception, Maimonides School, Brookline, MA
2016 Pen and Ink Workshop: Newton Free Library, Newton MA
2017 Comic Book Artist Workshop with the Brookline Girl Scout Troop, Brookline MA
2017 Pen and Ink Workshop: Brookline Main Library, Brookline MA
Teaching Experience:
2014 After School Art Teacher: Solomon Schechter Day School
2015-2016 After School Art Teacher: Maimonides School
2015-2016 Comic Book Art Classes, Golden Chickpea Center, Brookline, MA
Books:
2015 Illustrations for Picture Book, A Winning Ticket On Queens Boulevard, written by Author Janet Linder
2017 The Bright-Eyed Adventurer Wanders Among the Lights in the Dark, A Collection. Published by Torosiete Press
Memberships
2014 Newton Art Association
2016 Copley Society of Art
Press
Keith Tomlin, “Featured Artist (with 18 page interview and artwork display)” Torosiete Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1, Mach 2017
Keith Tomlin, "Featured Artist: Online Exhibition" http://www.torosiete.com/welcome-eli-portman/
Torosiete Gallery. December 1st 2016
Rosenberg, Mike. “Alumnus Discovers Spray Art While On The Road To Animation.” Kol Bogrei Rambam. May 2013.
Hammond, Adriana. Brookline Hub, December 9th 2014,
Fisher, Jenna. "5 New Brookline Artists To Watch" Brookline Wicked Local, April 29th 2015
Blog Contributor "Featured Artist: Eli Portman" Boston Artists Blog. September 2015
Nicora, Katie. “The Loudest of Places” Emerson College Community Beat September 24th 2015
