Richard Gorenko was born in Saskatchewan in 1954. He holds degrees from the University of Saskatchewan (BFA, 1979), the University of Dallas (MA, 1980), and the University of Calgary (MFA, 1982). He has taught at several institutions including the Alberta University of the Arts, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan. In addition to his studio practice, he has contributed reviews and essays to various Canadian art publications over the years. He has also received a number of noteworthy Commissions and Arts Awards during his career. Richard’s paintings offer intelligent and thoughtful commentary on a diverse array of themes, ideas, and visual concerns and his work has been widely exhibited in Canada and the United States and is represented in many private, public, and corporate collections. Richard currently lives and works in Calgary.