Jake Dombroski’s work navigates the space between Dadaism and commercialism, using collage, assemblage, and painting to explore the power of imagery and material.
Drawing from vintage magazines, discarded packaging, and found objects, Dombroski builds compositions that balance intentional structure with spontaneous experimentation. Each piece begins with instinctive collecting and evolves through layered juxtapositions of image and texture.
His work invites viewers to reconsider their definitions of art and beauty, challenging assupmtions while celebrating the overlooked. With a sensibility that is both playful and critical, Dombroski created visually compelling pieces that reward close attention and layered interpretation.
B.S. in Graphic Design Communication, Philadelphia University (now Jefferson University), Philadelphia, PA
University of Arkansas, Rome, Italy
Collage Philadelphia (est. 2022)
A community-centered organization promoting contemporary collage through events, exhibitions, and institutional partnerships.
Barnes Foundation, Jefferson University, etc.
2024
Fossils from the Future The Look Listen, Philadelphia, PA
With Matthew Autieri
2023
Legacy), The Look Listen, Philadelphia, PA
Solo
2024
The Cutting Room Floor, The Athenaeum, Philadelphia, PA
The Pursuit of Happiness, Gallery VII, York, PA
2023
Gigantic Miniature Show, Deep Space Gallery, Jersey City, NJ
"Art for Change" – The Philadelphia Citizen (2024)
Revue Colle Feature (2024)
