ABOUT

Kobe Elixson is a Florida-born printmaker and educator, looking to find his place in the world. His studio practice is rooted in the temporal nature of existence, and the understanding that this temporary thing is the root of eternal stories. Through an exploration of narrative and symbology, and the lens of his rural evangelical upbringing, he looks for truth, understanding, and a sense of self.

He received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Flagler College (St Augustine, FL) in 2018, and his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) in 2022.

Kobe is currently working and living in North Texas.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

2022 - Masters of Fine Arts / Printmaking - University of Florida

2018 - Bachelors of Fine Arts / Studio Arts - Flagler College

Minors in Illustration and Graphic Design

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2022-2024 - LECTURER OF RECORD - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GB

Spring 2024

ART 498 - Independent Study (Drawing Instruction)

ART 402 - Advanced Figure Drawing

ART 304 - Figure Drawing

ART 107 - 2D Design and Concepts

ART 105 - Intro to Drawing

Fall 2023

ART 498 - Independent Study (Drawing)

ART 498 - Independent Study (Screenprinting)

ART 498 - Independent Study (Relief Printing)

ART 470 - Advanced Printmaking

ART 373 - Intermediate Printmaking

ART 302 - Intermediate Drawing

ART 270 - Intro to Printmaking

ART 105 - Intro to Drawing

Spring 2023

ART 270 - Intro to Printmaking

ART 105 - Intro to Drawing

Fall 2022

ART 302 - Intermediate Drawing

ART 105 - Intro to Drawing

2019-2022 - INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Spring 2022

ART 2401-C - Color Theory Printmaking

Fall 2021

ART 2401-C - Color Theory Printmaking

Spring 2021

ART 2401-C - Color Theory Printmaking

Fall 2020

ART 2468-C - Figure/Ground Printmaking

Spring 2020

ART 2468-C - Figure/Ground Printmaking

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024

The Orange Peel Gospel - Janalyn Hanson White Gallery, Mt Mercy University

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2023

I Can’t Change My Name - Lawton Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Green Bay, Wisconsin

2022

Amidst the Brambles - University Gallery, University of Florida

  Gainesville, Florida

2018

someBODY - Kenan Hall Gallery, Flagler College

  St Augustine, Florida

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025

*Long Beach Island Foundation Works on Paper 2025 - Long Beach Island Foundation 

Beach Haven, New Jersey (Juried by Samantha Friedman)   

*45th National Print Exhibition - Artlink Contemporary Gallery

Fort Wayne, Indiana (Juried by Janet Ballweg)

*FLPS Biennial - Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus

Miami, Florida

Heavy is a Heavy Thing - Mulberry House, Denison University

Granville, Ohio

*The Contemporary Print 2025 - The Art Galleries, Austin Community College,

Austin, Texas (Juried by Laurel Garber)

2024

Three Portfolios: Smoldering Matches, Wandering Wooodcut, Wetlands - 

StopWatch Gallery and Studios, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

*12th Annual International Juried Print Exhibition - New Grounds Remarque Print Workshop

Los Ranchos, New Mexico

Heavy is a Heavy Thing - Accelerator Art Space

Elmhurst, Illinois

Heavy is a Heavy Thing - Blockfort Gallery

Columbus, Ohio

*Works on Paper - Core New Arts Space

Lakewood, Colorado (Juried by Mami Yamamoto)

2023

*Celebrate Print - Lawrence Art Center,

Lawrence, Kansas (Juried by Taro Takizawa)

2022

*10th Annual International Juried Print Exhibition - New Grounds Remarque Print Workshop

Los Ranchos, New Mexico

*Full Court Press Juried Print Exhibition of the Americas - The Arts Center of Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas (Juried by Michael Krueger, Miranda Metcalf)

*Extreme Pressure Biennial of American Prints - Webber Gallery, College of Central Florida

Ocala, Florida (Juried by Janet Ballweg)

hear my voice” - University Gallery, University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Lease Ends Tomorrow - GFAA Gallery,

Gainesville, Florida   

2021

Graduate Invitational - 4Most Gallery

Gainesville, Florida

*Nomadic Art Market - 4Most Gallery

Gainesville, Florida (Juried by Kayla Burnett)

2020

*SAAH Juried Student Exhibition - University Gallery, University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida (Juried by Lorenzo Triburgo)

Graduate Invitational - 4Most Gallery

Gainesville, Florida

2019

*Alumni Art Show - Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, Flagler College

St Augustine, Florida 

Graduate Invitational - 4Most Gallery

Gainesville, Florida

2018

Bowl of America: Cobra Venom - Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, Flagler College

St Augustine, Florida

Triple Play - Riberia Gallery

St Augustine, Florida

RESIDENCIES, WORKSHOPS and JUROR EXPERIENCE

2023

InCahoots Summer 2023 Residency - InCahoots Residency

Petaluma, California

Guest Artist / Instructor - Green Bay East High Fine Arts Institute

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Juror “Fox River Valley Art League Annual Showcase” - Fox River Valley Art League

Seymour, Wisconsin

2022

“Wheatpaste as Public Art” Workshop Instructor - Mt Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2020-2022

Graduate Lead “Alagarto Printmaking Guild” - University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

PRINTMAKING PORTFOLIOS

2024

Heavy is a Heavy Thing - Organized by Michael Weigman & Dustin Brinkman

Wandering Woodcut - Organized by Kath Yarkosky

Heliocentric - Organized by Lisa Wicka

Wetlands - Organized by Sarah Picket and Sadie Goll

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS/PUBLICATIONS

MidAmerican Print Council Archives

Kansas State University Collection

Lawton Gallery Permanent Collection