Randy Wiens
Born 1965
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Born 1965 in Alberta Canada. Randy grew up around the mountains and prairies of the Canadian west.

"Growing up in western Canada and spending time in it's rural and wilderness areas has given me a passion for landscape. Seeing the art of the Group of Seven, Van Gogh, Dali and Picasso helped to shape my vision.

The Kinetic nature of our surroundings constantly inspire and awe. At times the sheer scope of a place can be disquieting and uneasy. There is solitude and a certain fear of the unknown along with the beauty and flow. The way clouds and sky can influence the land below. I find my world intense, in constant motion and almost overwhelming. This is what I seek to express in my work."
• Randy Wiens •

Education

1983 - 1985 Grant MacEwan Community College, Diploma: Environmental Design

Articles/Reviews

Edmonton Journal, written by Charles Mandel, Dec. 3, 1999
Where Magazine, September, 2003
Exhibitions

• 1994 - 1995 Showcase gallery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• 1999 Steeps Urban Tea house, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (solo)
• 1999 Launch of www.rwiens.com
• 1999 Self promoted show at Randy's studio, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (solo)
• Jan 2000 Punchbowl Dream is used on EPCOR Technologies Calendar
• May 2000 - Jan 2001, Richard Dixon Gallery & Studio, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• June 2000 to present Webster Galleries Inc, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• March- April 2001 Grasslands Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• June 2001 - April 2002 Richard Dixon Gallery & Studio, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• July 2003 - November 2004 Rima Fine Art, Scottsdale AZ, USA
• Sept. 2004 - Nov. 2005 Plaza Galleries, Whistler BC
• June 2003 - July 2004 Gallerie D' Art, Baie St. Paul Quebec
• April 2003 - Present Art Beat gallery, St. Albert, AB


Randy's style is continuing to evolve and is meeting very positive response. He is actively pushing his limits and increasing his influence. Painting his dynamic and intense vision of the landscape is an integral part of his life.