Benji Palus

Candied Wine and Marzipan Dreams, Oil on Canvas, 24″ x 36″, 2021

“I am a self-taught figurative artist working in the style of realism. My work focuses on women, specifically a handful of close friends who inspire me. My art is a life-long study of feminine ideals, strengths, struggles, and beauty.”

publications


2022
The Guide Artists Magazine, April Issue


2020
The Guide Artists Magazine, September Issue


2018
The Guide Artists Magazine, September Issue


2016
Cavaletto Zine, Autumn Issue


group shows


2022
Liberating the Flesh, 33 Contemporary Gallery, Chicago, IL
Painting the Figure Now, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Wausau, WI
Champagne Stroll on Magazine Street, Sidewalk Side Studio, New Orleans, LA
2022 Associate Online Show, Allied Artists of America
About Face Exhibition, Webster Arts Center, Webster Groves, MO
Salon des Refuses, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Wausau, WI


2021
2021 International Guild of Realism Spring Salon Exhibition
2021 Figurative Art Exhibition, Light Space and Time Gallery
2021 Associate Member Online Exhibition, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society2021 Open Art Exhibition, Light Space and Time Gallery2021 International Guild of Realism Fall Salon Online Exhibition


2020
2020 Best of America Exhibition, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society
2020 Associate Online Show, Allied Artists of America
5th Annual Cityscapes Exhibition, Fusion Art
The Great American Paint In, Gallery CERO
The Boynes Emerging Artist Awards, Finalist
107th Annual Salon Exhibition, Allied Artists of America
Figurative 2020 Awards, Finalist, Camelback Gallery
Shades of Red Exhibition, Finalist, Camelback Gallery


2019
International Guild of Realism Winter Salon Online Exhibition, March 20th -May 20th
Innocence, online exhibit, Linus Online Galleries of Southern California
Beautiful, online exhibit, Linus Online Galleries of Southern California


2018
Farewell Show, Brand New Orleans Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA


2017
Midcity has heART, TREO: Arts|Cocktails|Plates, New Orleans, LA

2016
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society Spring 2016 Online International Exhibit


2012
7th Annual International Guild of Realism Exhibition, Jones and Terwilliger Gallery, Carmel, CA


2011
Salon de Refuses, Trouser House, New Orleans, LA


2010
Dirty Linen Night, Studio 831, New Orleans, LA


solo shows


2020
Artist Spotlight Solo Art Exhibition, Fusion Art


2015
Belle Femme: Exploring the Strength and Beauty of Womanhood, Creason’s Fine Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA


affiliations


Art Renewal Center
International Guild of Realism
PoetsArtists
Oil Painters of America
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
Portrait Society of America
Allied Artists of America
The Guide Artists/Collector Masters