German Mckenzie

Artist Statement:

German began his art career in 1980 in his native Colombia. He received a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Bogota, Jorge Tadeo Lozano. He later honed his talents through studies with Master of oil painting Zhu Wei Ming in Beijing, China. German moved to Canada and settle in Regina in 1989. Throughout his career, German's art has been feature at many collective and solo exhibitions in China, Hong Kong, Colombia, Romania, Germany, the United States and Canada. Additionally several private collectors of Fine Art and Corporations around the world proudly display German's Art. He is also a muralist. German has been involved in numerous mural projects across Canada, some of his public art can be seen at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina as well as Humboldt and Duck Lake in Saskatchewan, Kenora and Emu in Ontario, and Stony Plain in Alberta.

Education:

2007-08 Classes towards MFA University of Regina, Regina, SK. Canada
1991-92 Classes towards MFA University of Regina, Regina, SK. Canada.
1988-89 Beijing Language Institute, Beijing, China.
1983-85 Graphic Designer, University of Bogotá "Jorge Tadeo Lozano",
Bogotá, Colombia
1976-77 Drawing and Painting, "Art and Space" Academy, Medellín, Colombia.

Awards & Distinctions:

United States of America
1996- "Arts in Harmony 96", National Competition, Elk River, Minnesota. (Honorable Mention)

Canada
1997- "SakArt", Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.
Two categories entered, (1st place in one, 2nd in the other)
1996- "110th Anniversary", Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition, Saskatoon, SK. Two categories entered, (1st place in one, 2nd in the other)
1995- "SaskArt", Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.
Four categories entered, (1st place in two, 2nd in one and 3rd in the other category) (Best in the Fair overall adult 2-dimensional)
1994- "SaskArt", Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.
Four categories entered, (1st place in all categories) (Best in the Fair overall adult 2-dimensional)
1994- "Printco Graphics Art Competition", Regina, SK. (1st place)
1994- "OSAC Adjudication", Regina Theatre, Regina, SK. (Honorable Mention)

Colombia
1980- "Coffee Bank Worker's Competition", International Commerce Centre, Bogotá, C/marca. (Honorable Mention)

Exhibitions:

Collective Exhibitions
Romania
2014- Dacia Gallery. Sibiu

United States of America
2015- “Trinus Est", Dacia Gallery. Manhattan, New York.
1996- "Arts in Harmony 96", Elk River National Competition, Elk River,
Minnesota, (Honorable Mention)

Canada
2001- “Visual Choices" , Collector's Choice Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2000- “Paintings From Around the World" , Assiniboia Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
1998- "Mains pour un Changement Positif", Galerie d'Arts Contemporains, Montréal, P.Q.
- "Hands for a Positive Change", Allie Griffin Art Gallery, Weyburn, SK.
- "Hands for a Positive Change", Estevan National Exhibition Centre, Estevan, SK. 1997- "Colombian-Canadian Cultural Week", North York City Hall, Toronto, Ontario 1996- "The 15th Annual Western Art Auction", Calgary Stampede, Alberta.
- "20th Anniversary Salon", Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina,
- "Artifact", Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, SK.
- "110th Anniversary", Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition, Saskatoon, SK.
1995- “Saskart", Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.
(4 entries in 4 categories, 1st place in 2 categories entered, one 2nd, and one 3rd.) (Best overall adult 2-dimentional)
1994- "Prairie Sculptors & Art by 9", Humanum Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. - "SaskArt", Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.
(4 entries in 4 categories, 1st place in four categories entered)
(Best overall adult 2-dimensional)
- "Art by 9", Al Johnson Gallery, CBC, Regina, SK.
- "1994 Printco Graphics Art Competition", Regina, SK. (1st place)
- "1994 OSAC Adjudication", Theater Regina, Regina, SK. (Honorable Mention) - "1994 Spring Show", Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
1993- "1993 Summer Show", Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 1992- "Of Certain Quality", Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
- "The Bridge", Artist Coop-Gallery, Regina, SK.
1990- "Instructor's Show", Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK.
- "Summer Show", Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina, SK. - "Silent Auction", Neutral Ground Gallery, Regina, SK.

United Kingdom (Hong Kong)
1989- "Four Colombian Artist in Asia", City Hall Exhibition-Gallery, Hong Kong.

Colombia
1988- "5th Salon of Fine Arts", Málaga's Cultural House, Málaga, Santander.
- "Four Artist", Crisanto Luque Auditorium-Gallery, Bogotá,
1986- "Cimarrones y Rallados", Acopex, Bogotá, C/marca.
1985- "40th anniversary U.N.", U.N. Exhibition-Hall, Bogotá, C/marca.
- "1st Salon of Illustrators", Antioquia Museum, Medellín, Antioquia.
- "2nd Salon of Colombian Illustrators", Sta Fé of Bogotá Gallery, C/marca. - "Since Giacometti...until Y.M.", Gal A.R.T. Gallery, Bogotá, C/marca.
1984- "Eleven Plastic Perspectives", Armando Reverón Gallery, Venezuela Cultural Centre, Bogotá, C/marca.
- "Figurative & Abstract in Tolima", Soledad Rengifo Library, Ibague, Tol.
- "Regional Salon of Visual Arts", Tunja, Boyacá. 1983- "Gilberto Alzate Avendaño"
Fundation, Bogotá, C/marca.
- "Colombian Academy of Literature and Philosophy, Bogotá, C/marca.
- "The Red Room" Tequendama Hotel, Bogotá, C/marca.
1981- "1st Salon of New Art Pierre Daguet",Cartagena Museum of Modern Art,
Cartagena, Bolívar
1980- "Coffee Bank's Competition", International Commerce Centre, Bogotá,
C/marca, (Honorable Mention)

Solo Exhibitions
Canada
2010- “Ruralities" Shurniak Art Gallery, Assiniboia,SK.
2001- “Visual Choices" , Collector's Choice Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
1997- "This Land", Gallery on the Bridge, Saskatoon City Hospital", SK.
1996- "Stamps of the West", Portage la Prairie & District Arts Council, MB. - - "Somewhere in the West", Joe Moran Gallery, Regina, SK.
1995- "Art Walk", Gallery on the Roof, Regina, SK.
1992- "The Prairies", Duck Lake Interpretive Centre, Duck Lake, SK.

China
1989- "Abstracts", Mexican Embassy, Beijing.

Colombia
1984-"Negros", Gal A.R.T. Gallery, Bogotá, C/marca.
1983"C.U.O.", Colombo-French Cultural League, Bogotá, C/marca.
1981-"C.U.O.", Republic Bank Cultural Gallery, Medellín, Antioquia.
- "C.U.O.", U. of A. Central Library Gallery, Medellín, Antioquia.

Professional/Teaching Experience:

2022- Artist in Residence 2022. Township Community Art Council. B.C.
2014-Artist in Residency. Sibiu, Romania.
2011-Artist in Residency. Cyprus College of Art, Larnaca. Cyprus.
Since 2003-Director / Owner of Victoria Art Gallery & Studios, Regina, SK.
Since 1994- Full-time Artist.
2001-Member of the Board of Directors of CARFAC Sask.
1997-Art Adjudicator, OSAC, Outlook, SK, Canada
1996-Art Adjudicator, OSAC, Melfort, SK, Canada
Art Adjudicator, OSAC, Eston, SK, Canada.
Art Exhibition Juror for 96/97, Gallery on the Roof, SaskPower, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1989-1994-Art Instructor, Neil Balkwill Civic Art Centre, Regina, SK. Canada. 1991-1993-StudioAssistant, JoeFafard, Regina, SK. Canada.
1987-1988-ProductionAssistant, Badal TVProductions, Bogotá, C/marca, Colombia.
1987-Art Instructor, Universidad del Trabajo, Bogotá, C/marca, Colombia.
1987-Art Instructor, Corporación Técnica de Santander, B/manga, Colombia.

Artistic Influences:

I was always fascinated about the Russian Impressionism, and I also admired the contemporary realism of Chinese artist.