Early life and education
editTiessen was born in 1995 in Russia to Canadian parents.[3][4] After spending his early life in Russia, he moved to Canada at the age of 6.[5][6][4]
Career
editMentored by Robert Bateman, Tiessen exhibited his first artwork at the age of 11.[2][7]
In 2010, Tiessen opened Josh Tiessen Studio Gallery.[8][7][9]
In 2012, his painting, Overshadowed, was exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada.[10][11] In the following year, he received an award for his gallery exhibition at the Burlington Art Centre (now Art Gallery of Burlington).[8]
In 2016, his first art monograph, Josh Tiessen: A Decade of Inspiration, was published.[6][12]
In May 2019, Jonathan LeVine Projects presented his exhibition, "Streams in the Wasteland".[13]
In 2020, his work, Refracting Infinity, was exhibited at Rehs Galleries.[2]
As a philanthropist, Tiessen was the founder of Arts for a Change Foundation.[7]
Tiessen is also known for his book, Streams in the Wasteland, an art and music collaboration with his brother Zac Tiessen, supporting conservation.[14][15]
Bibliography
editAwards and recognition
edit- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)[16]
- Top 20 Under 20 Canada, Youth in Motion (2013)[5][17]
- First place in Delusional Art Competition, Jonathan LeVine Projects (2017)[13]
References
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- ^ a b "MAHONEY: Josh and Zac – what lives! So far". Hamilton Spectator. March 23, 2017.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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- ^ a b c "Hamilton Business: Welcoming the Internet Generation". Hamilton Spectator. February 10, 2016. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "At the Galleries". Hamilton Spectator. December 13, 2016. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Josh Tiessen". Meer. May 15, 2019. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Stoney Creek's Tiessen brothers holding launch party for 'Streams in the Wasteland' art and music collaboration". The Hamilton Spectator. November 5, 2021. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via www.thespec.com.
- ^ "Stoney Creek's Tiessen brothers sign copies of 'Streams in the Wasteland'". The Hamilton Spectator. November 15, 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via www.thespec.com.
- ^ "14 to get Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals". The Hamilton Spectator. September 20, 2012. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via www.thespec.com.
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