Manny Krakowksi
Lives and works in Los Angeles.
Education
2016 Master of Fine Arts, California State University Long Beach
2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California State University Fullerton
Solo Exhibitions
2018 3 Trophies, Some Cacti and a Freezer, True North, Edward Cella Art and
Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
2016 True North, Edward Cella Art and Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
A Simple Chemistry Experiment Describe as a Monument, Monte Vista Projects, Los
Angeles, CA
STEVE, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2015 Salt Ball, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
DBHAT, Dutzi Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2014 Apparent Relative Distances Differing from What is Expected, Merlino Gallery, Long
Beach, CA
2013 Featured Artist, City of Brea Art Gallery, CA
Carrier: Alternate Skin, A Shampoolio Experience, Los Angeles, CA
2012 Material Anamnesis, Robert Madsen Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibitions
2018 Shines Through, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach CA.
2017 Call It What You Want, Win or Lose LA, Los Angeles CA.
(Two person exhibition with Alex Stevens)
2016 Slippery When Wet, GAIT LA, Los Angeles, CA.
2016 MFA Biennial, City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2015 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2014 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2013 Los Angeles Juried Biennial, City of Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, CA
Drugstore Beetle II, University Library, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2012 Glass: A Juried Art Show, Minnestrisa Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Made at Pratt, Tashiro Kaplin Gallery, Seattle, WA
Teaching Experience
2015 3-D Foundation, Chris Miller, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching Internship
Introduction to Sculpture, Alice Konitz, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching
Internship
2013 Ross Richmond, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, Assistant Instructor
2011 Ross Richmond, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2010 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2009 Rob Stern, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2008 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
Demonstrations and Lectures
2012 Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
2010 Visiting Artist, Monash University, Australia. Technical glass demonstration and
artist lecture
Visiting Artist, Australian National University, Australia. Technical demonstration
2008 Visiting Artist, Ohio State University, OH. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
Fellowships, Residencies, Awards
2016 Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015 Baker Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2014 Joy of Life Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Mona Hatoum
and Christine Tarkowsky
2014 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Lili Maya and
James Rouvelle
2013 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Ruben and
Isabel Toledo
2012 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Eric and
Marty Demaine, Klaus Moje
2011 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Nari Ward and
Nancy Cohen
Bibliography
2015 GLAMFA – Graduate Student Curated Art, DiversionsLA.com, August 31
New Glass Review, 36. Corning Museum of Glass. Corning Press, NY, page 32
2012 GLASS, Catalog of Art and Artists, Ball State University, page 22
Lives and works in Los Angeles.
Education
2016 Master of Fine Arts, California State University Long Beach
2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California State University Fullerton
Solo Exhibitions
2018 3 Trophies, Some Cacti and a Freezer, True North, Edward Cella Art and
Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
2016 True North, Edward Cella Art and Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
A Simple Chemistry Experiment Describe as a Monument, Monte Vista Projects, Los
Angeles, CA
STEVE, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2015 Salt Ball, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
DBHAT, Dutzi Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2014 Apparent Relative Distances Differing from What is Expected, Merlino Gallery, Long
Beach, CA
2013 Featured Artist, City of Brea Art Gallery, CA
Carrier: Alternate Skin, A Shampoolio Experience, Los Angeles, CA
2012 Material Anamnesis, Robert Madsen Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibitions
2018 Shines Through, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach CA.
2017 Call It What You Want, Win or Lose LA, Los Angeles CA.
(Two person exhibition with Alex Stevens)
2016 Slippery When Wet, GAIT LA, Los Angeles, CA.
2016 MFA Biennial, City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2015 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2014 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2013 Los Angeles Juried Biennial, City of Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, CA
Drugstore Beetle II, University Library, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2012 Glass: A Juried Art Show, Minnestrisa Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Made at Pratt, Tashiro Kaplin Gallery, Seattle, WA
Teaching Experience
2015 3-D Foundation, Chris Miller, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching Internship
Introduction to Sculpture, Alice Konitz, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching
Internship
2013 Ross Richmond, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, Assistant Instructor
2011 Ross Richmond, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2010 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2009 Rob Stern, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2008 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
Demonstrations and Lectures
2012 Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
2010 Visiting Artist, Monash University, Australia. Technical glass demonstration and
artist lecture
Visiting Artist, Australian National University, Australia. Technical demonstration
2008 Visiting Artist, Ohio State University, OH. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist
lecture
Fellowships, Residencies, Awards
2016 Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015 Baker Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2014 Joy of Life Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Mona Hatoum
and Christine Tarkowsky
2014 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Lili Maya and
James Rouvelle
2013 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Ruben and
Isabel Toledo
2012 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Eric and
Marty Demaine, Klaus Moje
2011 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Nari Ward and
Nancy Cohen
Bibliography
2015 GLAMFA – Graduate Student Curated Art, DiversionsLA.com, August 31
New Glass Review, 36. Corning Museum of Glass. Corning Press, NY, page 32
2012 GLASS, Catalog of Art and Artists, Ball State University, page 22