Rick Bremness
Rick Bremness is a visual artist who was born and raised in Alberta, Canada and has an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. His work as a director of photography for many network television documentary programs has developed his comprehensive understanding of composition and light.
Rick graduated from the University of Alberta Visual Arts program where he developed his artistic style and was the recipient of the Constance McFarland Award.
Artist statement
I draw my inspiration from nature and an appreciation of the wildlife with which we share this planet.
A wild animal, hyper-aware of its surroundings and wary of human contact, is a respected ruler of their domain. In each painting the animal seems to take a moment to pause and look up at the viewer, the same as the viewer is looking at them. I believe that through these paintings one can connect with these majestic creatures and appreciate their toughness, rugged beauty, and peaceful souls.
I use bold brush strokes with a combination of unexpected hues to create spirited images that I hope will leave a lasting impression on the viewer. I am fascinated by these creatures that live in the Canadian wilderness.
Rick is active in the arts community as a member of the Society of Western Canadian Artists, and the Edmonton Potters' Guild.
Awards:
April 2023 "Family Time"
Award of Merit
Gallery Ring - Animal awards
August 2022 "Chill Out"
Honourable Mention
Gallery Ring - Nature awards
July 2022 "Wild Bull"
Honourable Mention
Gallery Ring - Colour awards
March 2021 "Southpaw"
Finalist
Gallery Ring awards
May 2021 "Island Bear"
Circle Foundation for the Arts
Award of Excellence
April 2021 "Cypress Monarch"
Circle Foundation for the Arts
Honourable Mention
2018 University of Alberta Visual Arts Constance McFarland award
Shows:
Strathearn Art Walk
Sept. 9, 10, 2023
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
Edmonton
July 2023
Enbridge Tower
March 15 - April 30 2023
*solo exhibition
Acquired taste
January - March 2023
Propaganda on 124th
September 18 - November 15 2022
*solo exhibition
Society of Western Canadian Artists
Mill Creek Cafe
April - July 2022
NextFest featured artist
Miller Art Gallery
Roxy Theatre
June 2022
Enbridge Centre
January 1 - February 15 2022
*solo exhibition
Art From The Unknown 2021
Hosted by Racheal Notley
Nov. 3 - 18th, 2021
Propaganda on 124th Street
September - November 2021
*solo exhibition
Full Marks
U of A Graduating exhibition
May 2018
Emergence
Art Gallery of Alberta
February 2017
