Victoria Goro-Rapoport

Victoria Goro-Rapoport is a Professor in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, specializing in Printmaking and Drawing. Her artistic practice bridges traditional techniques with thematic explorations of human experience.

Education:

• MFA in Printmaking, University of Illinois, 2002
• MFA in Set Design, University of Utah, 1999
• BFA in Set Design, Moscow Art College, 1985

Her research focuses on the intersection of architecture, human figures, and spatial relationships, inspired by her background in theatrical set design. She explores themes of religion versus science and the tension between human emotion and technology through experimental printmaking techniques including etching, engraving, mezzotint, and photo-etching.

Awards and Honors:

• Best of Show, National Works on Paper (2011)
• 1st Place in National Multiple Media, Pacific Art League (2011)
• Recognition of Excellence, NY Society of Etchers (2011)
• 3rd Place, International Peace Art Exhibition (2011)
• Runner-up, A4 International Printmakers Competition (2010)
• Multiple international nominations including 1st Mezzotint Festival (Russia)

Her work has been exhibited globally across 15+ countries including France, Korea, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, China, and featured at venues like Chelsea Art Museum (NYC) and Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts (Russia).