William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

Basic Info

Name: William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)
Country of Origin: US

Description

Biography and photo provided by the artist:
I’m a seasoned creative technologist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of digital art and design. My journey began as a pioneer in computer art and graphics at Michigan State University. I later taught at The Ohio State University and Northern Illinois University, where I established the Electronic Media program.

My career took an exciting turn when I joined Pixar, where I played a pivotal role in marketing RenderMan® technology and launching the VALIS Group. I also contributed to the marketing and development of Toy Story edutainment products.

Following my time at Pixar, I transitioned to the world of learning and development, working at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) and Saint Petersburg College. I excelled in designing engaging e-learning experiences and training programs.
Currently, I enjoy promoting my legacy, creating generative art, and sharing my expertise.

Key highlights:
• Pioneered computer art and graphics
• Founded Electronic Media program
• Marketing and business development at Pixar
• Expertise in e-learning and training
• Passion for Generative Art

Timeline:
1981 – 1985 Assistant Professor of Engineering, The Ohio State University and Adjunct Professor of Art Education and the Cranston Csuri Research Group
1985 – 1989 Associate Professor of Art, Northern Illinois University
1989 – 1997 Marketing, Pixar
1998 – 2009 Learning Architect, Senior Graphic Designer, Anderson Consulting/Accenture
2009 – 2013 Adjunct Faculty, Art Institute of Tampa
2013 – 2020 Adjunct Faculty, St. Petersburg College
2020-21 The world stopped due to the Covid Pandemic – Retired from teaching
2021 – present – Generative Artist OG

Explore Artworks By William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

Creature Tunnel

Created in 1981 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

signed, titled, and dated lower right in ink hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline Calcomp 936 drum plotter completed at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/PhD studies information about this work is courtesy of the artist’s website: “This drawing uses all the figures from a set of hand-digitized representational images. The […]


Boxes I and Boxes II

Created in 1981 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

both plotters are signed and dated lower right in ink both plotters are titled lower left in ink hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline Calcomp 936 drum plotter completed at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/PhD studies information about Boxes I is courtesy of the artist’s website: “Boxes I is a […]


Concentric Square Function and Concentric Square Random

Created in 1978 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

each drawing is signed lower right in ink hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline Calcomp 936 drum plotter completed at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/PhD studies information about Concentric Square Function is courtesy of the artist’s website: “This is regular grid tessellation made up of 9 columns x 7 rows […]


Woven Memories

Created in 1976 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

signed and dated lower right in ink titled lower left in ink hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline Calcomp 936 drum plotter completed at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/PhD studies information about this work is courtesy of the artist’s website: “A regular tessellation of overlapping “tiles.” The tiles alternate. The […]


Frog Pond

Created in 1976 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

signed lower right in ink titled lower left in plotter print hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline Calcomp 936 drum plotter completed at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/PhD studies information about this work is courtesy of the artist’s website: “This drawing uses the Frog figure from a set of hand-digitized […]


Struggle Between Good and Evil

Created in 1976 by William J. Kolomyjec (Dr. Bill)

signed and dated lower right in graphite titled lower left in graphite hardware: CDC6500 mainframe computer software: FORTRAN output machine: offline CALCOMP 963 drum plotter created at Michigan State University during the artist’s MFA/Ph.D studies information about this work is courtesy of the artist’s website: “M.C. Escher demonstrated this algorithm by employing traditional media and […]