Bernard Palchick stands out as both a skilled watercolorist and an accomplished oil painter,

exploring a diverse range of artistic styles that include abstraction and magic realism. His formal

education began with a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University, followed by a Master of Fine

Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Palchick’s career extends beyond painting and sculpture. Over several decades, he has played

multiple roles at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving as a professor of art, an

arts administrator, and a college administrator. His works have been widely exhibited and are

included in numerous public, private, and corporate collections.

Deeply inspired by the direct observation of nature, Palchick finds joy in celebrating the beauty

present in even the smallest details. Elements from the observable world—such as the vast

expanse of landscapes, the intricate grain of a stone, the delicate patterns of a bird’s feathers,

and the interplay of light on translucent glass—serve as muses for his work. For Palchick,

painting is an energizing process that combines comprehension with meditation.

Modern myths, rituals, and the exploration of liminal space are central to the imagery in

Palchick’s paintings. His selection of objects and their unique, sometimes whimsical

juxtapositions are creative attempts to explore the magic inherent in textures, colors, trees,

rocks, string, marbles, fields, mountains, and clouds. Through his art, Palchick invites viewers to

immerse themselves in the world within his paintings, encouraging them to discover beauty in

the details and to invent their own myths, rituals, and personal interpretations.

Additional information about Bernard Palchick and his work can be found at BernardPalchick.com.