Artist Biography

Drew Svoboda earned his BFA from Bowling Green State University and is currently working to earn an MFA from Ohio University. He has taught art at universities, as well as given demonstrations and workshops at colleges and community-based art organizations in Ohio.

Drew’s work has been displayed at galleries and shows both within the Universities attended as well as galleries both local and around the state of Ohio.

Drew is the Head Papermaker at Paper Circle, which is a local non-profit that specializes in papermaking and paper-based products.

During his time at Ohio University, Drew explored the mediums of relief, etching, mezzotint, and papermaking. His Thesis explored interpretations of his body’s expressions, utilizing linoleum relief, mezzotint, and papermaking to create large scale forms displaying the rituals of inner conflict.