Mitch Greer

Mitch Greer is an impressionist painter renowned for his evocative exploration of psychological interiors, and still lives, deeply rooted in the vibrant cultural landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a keen eye for the emotional and social undercurrents of urban life, and the transcendental perspective of the natural world, Greer's paintings offer a profound commentary on contemporary issues, blending the personal with the political. His work is characterized by a distinctive use of light and color, capturing the essence of his subjects with both sensitivity and a bold, innovative approach.

Educated at prestigious institutions such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The San Francisco Art Institute, and California College of the Arts, Greer has honed his craft while maintaining an active engagement with the technological and artistic communities in California. His journey has been marked by a period of immersion in technology and media production, which has enriched his artistic vision, allowing him to infuse his paintings with a unique blend of traditional impressionist techniques and modern perspectives on society and culture.

In addition to his solo work, Greer has collaborated with fellow artist Rachel Smith on various projects that bridge the gap between art, sound, and film. Their work has been showcased in prestigious venues such as the Olympia Experimental Music Festival, Issue Project Room in New York, the Chapel of the Chimes' Garden of Memory, and KZSU Stanford's Day of Noise, highlighting their commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.

Mitch Greer's art resonates with a wide audience, earning him international acclaim and a dedicated following. Through his paintings, Greer invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of the human condition, the beauty of everyday life, and the power of art as a tool for introspection. His work stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of impressionist painting in the digital age, offering a bridge between the worlds of fine art, scientific and philisophical inquiry.

Education

2024 Zenva
2024 Meritt College
2023 Codecademy
2017-2020 MFA California College of the Arts (CCA)
2014-2016 BFA San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI)
2004-2007 School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Grants/Awards

2016 Recognition of Academic Achievement SFAI
2016 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award: Design and Technology SFAI
2016 Deans Scholarship SFAI
2014 Deans Scholarship SFAI
2004 Merit Scholarship SAIC

Exhibitions

  • 2025 Abstract Mind, Seoul, Korea

  • 2024 Esomnia, San Francisco, CA

  • 2024 Blue, St. Louis Art Gallery Oxford, Wantage, Oxford, UK

  • 2024 7 Artists, St. Louis Art Gallery Oxford, Wantage, Oxford, UK

  • 2022 Art Placer Featured Exhibitions, Online

  • 2022 Tides of Change, Drawing Room, San Francisco, CA

  • 2021 Finding Peace, St Augustine’s Art Association, St. Augustine, FL

  • 2020 A Line Across Time, Ruby's, Emeryville, CA

  • 2018 Merged, d'Art Center, Norfolk, VA

  • 2018 Drink Me, H Gallery, Ventura, CA

  • 2018 Invented Landscapes, Fertile Grounds, Berkeley, CA

  • 2017 Drawings and Collage, Fertile Grounds, Berkeley, CA

  • 2016 Open Studio: Cuba, Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco, CA

  • 2016 BFA Exhibition, SFAI, San Francisco, CA

  • 2016 Colonization is Not a Metaphor, Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco, CA

  • 2016 Flooded Corners, Enregla, Havana, Cuba

  • 2015 Hot Off the Grid, SFAI, San Francisco, CA

  • 2013 Post-Human Nature, Platform, Santa Barbara, CA

  • 2013 Art Biologic, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY

  • 2010 Music of the Hemispheres, Issue Project Room, New York, NY

  • 2009 Olympia Experimental Music Festival, Olympia, WA

  • 2006 Active Liberty, Student Union Gallery, SAIC, Chicago, IL

The Lickets Interview KZSU Stanford

The Lickets Ten Mystery Flavors: Textura

Fake Universe Man Review

The Wire, issue 255 May 2005