Paul Roorda is a Canadian visual artist.[1][2][3]

Paul Roorda
Born
NationalityCanadian
MovementConceptual art, mixed media
Websitewww.paulroorda.com

Background

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Working with funds awarded from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, Roorda has exhibited widely in Canada, the United States, and Germany.[4] As an Ontario-based artist, Roorda has exhibited most frequently in the cities of Waterloo, Toronto, and Ottawa.[5] Paul Roorda's work has often employed found materials to make two-dimensional works of art, sculptures, and outdoor installations. Roorda's work has also explored themes of climate change, spirituality, nostalgia and the passage of time as well as connections between science, religion, and medicine.[6][7]

Major shows

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Ottawa City Hall featured a major Paul Roorda exhibit in 2011

In 2005, Roorda was the subject of an episode of "The Artist's Life" on Bravo Television.[8] In 2011, Roorda's work was exhibited at Ottawa City Hall.[9] Roorda has served as a municipal Artist in Residence on three occasions and in two different cities: first in Kitchener, Ontario in 2007 and twice at GlogauAIR Berlin in 2012 and 2015.[10][11]

Awards

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Roorda received funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.[12][13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Menhinick, Steve (March 29, 2008). "Art With An Edge". Brantford Expositor. p. D12.
  2. ^ "Point of truth; Conceptual artist Paul Roorda creates controversial, metaphorical bible messages". Waterloo Region Record. October 2, 2007. pp. A10.
  3. ^ "Mix gallery: Paul Roorda". MIX. 30 (1): 42–49. 2004.
  4. ^ "Artist opens studio to public". Waterloo Region Record. November 27, 2013. pp. C5.
  5. ^ "Galleries". Toronto Star. September 18, 2008. pp. E6.
  6. ^ "Bible stories infuse artist's latest work". Waterloo Chronicle. January 2, 2008. p. 14.
  7. ^ Latif, Anam (January 25, 2021). "Fine art in your mailbox: local artist creates unique postcards". Waterloo Region Record.
  8. ^ "Time Stops by Paul Roorda / Flea Market Gallery | Niagara Artists Centre". 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  9. ^ "Galleries". Ottawa Citizen. March 17, 2011. pp. E3.
  10. ^ Reid, Robert (July 4, 2007). "The artist as teacher; Kitchener's new artist-in-residence will meld vocation with avocation". Waterloo Region Record. pp. E8.
  11. ^ "Former Artists - GlogauAIR Art Residency Berlin". 2018-12-06. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  12. ^ DeGroot, Martin (July 6, 2004). "Local artists must travel far to showcase their work; Globe Studio artists among other locals displaying their work in Toronto show". Waterloo Region Record. pp. B5.
  13. ^ "Ontario Arts Council Grants Listing 2021-2022" (PDF). Ontario Arts Council. 2021. p. 16.
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