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Ivan P. Dobranic
Dobranic was born in Nice, France in 1960. He moved to Chicago a year later
with his parents, at the age of 6, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, and
has spent most of his life in a wheelchair. He has always enjoyed painting and
drawing, he developed his artistic talents and majored in art with three years at St.
Xavier college. His first exhibition was at St. Xavier college gallery in 1987, and second
exhibition was at the Beverly Art Center in 1988. His work was then
shown on the local Chicago muscular dystrophy telehon in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
In 1990 the family moved to Sarasota, Florida to better accommodate the
progressive nature of his disease. He now requires a ventilator to breathe, and
has only limited movement in two fingers on his left-hand. Despite all
this he continues to overcome every setback with his unfailing optimism and the
caring support of his family. His determination and creative spirit shine through
his painstakingly crafted oil paintings and drawings. Dobranic has filled his life
with painting; he favors the realistic landscape genre, and succeeds in imbuing
them with a peaceful serenity. Each painting is characterized by rich color
harmonies, sometimes somber and brooding, sometimes bright and cheerful.
His work speaks of a focus of energy, a spirit that will not accept limits.
