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Chronology
Group Exhibitions
J. J. Porret is a dedicated, lifelong bronze sculpture artist who practices the lost wax method. Whereas other methods such as welding and carving begin with bronze blocks or pieces, Porret starts with nothing to create his bronze sculptures. His modern sculptures have been displayed:
- 1979 Peter Miller Gallery, Chicago, IL
- 1980 to 1987 Corporate Art Source, Chicago, IL
- 1983 to 1987 Chicago Art Institute, Art Rental, and Sales Gallery, IL
- 1983 to 1984 Valleau Fine Art, Grand Rapids, MI
- 1984 to 1995 Benjamin Beattie Gallery, Chicago, IL
- 1984 to 1986 Lighthouse Row Gallery, South Haven, MI
- 1986 to 1988 Nan Miller Gallery, Rochester, NY
- 1987 White Pine Gallery, Chicago, IL
- 1988 Water Street Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
- 1988 White Pine Gallery, Maui, HI
- 1989 to 2004 Water Street Gallery, Saugatuck, MI
- 1989 to 1995 Gallery 454, Birmingham, MI
- 2000 & 2001 Art’s Round Town, Saugatuck, MI
- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Chicago Design Show, IL
- 2006 to 2009 Nussbaumer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
- 2011 Artopolis Chicago, IL
- 2011 Artful Sol, Vail CO
- 2011 Willis Tower, Chicago, IL
- 2012 AMA Building, Chicago, IL
In addition to his prolific exhibition history, Porret's endeavors as a modern, bronze sculpture artist have earned him continuous shows that span decades. Porret's bronze sculptures are currently on display at the following locations:
- 1985 to present Gallery Numaga, Auvernier, Switzerland
- 1986 to present Gallery 454, Grosse Pointe, MI
- 1994 to present R.A. Gallery, Chicago, IL
- 2001 to present RA gallery, Detroit MI
- 2005 to present DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, FL
- 2008 to present ARTBOX Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
One-Man Shows
J. J. Porret's modern sculptures have also earned him a place a place in the heart of the artistic community. This is reflected by his many one-man shows where admirers come to see his work as a bronze sculpture artist. His shows include:
- 1985, 86, 87, 89 Benjamin Beattie Gallery, Chicago, IL
- 1986 Gallery Numaga, Auvernier, Switzerland
- 1987, 89, 91, 93, 98 Gallery 454, Grosse Pointe, MI
- 1988 Corporate Art Source, Chicago, IL
- 1991 & 1992 Gallery 454, Birmingham, MI
- 1993 Balzekas Museum, Chicago, IL
- 1999 Water Street Gallery, Saugatuck, MI
- 2009 Artbox, Indianapolis, Disintegration Jason Myers & Jean J Porret, IN
- 2010 Artbox, Indianapolis, Sculpture & Work on Paper, IN
J. J. Porret Is a Proud Member of:
- International Sculpture Center
- Chicago Sculpture International
- Chicago Art Club