About Marcel Dzama

Marcel Dzama’s work is characterized by an immediately recognizable visual language that draws from a diverse range of references and artistic influences. While he has become known for his prolific drawings with their distinctive palette of muted colors, in recent years, the artist has expanded his practice to encompass sculpture, painting, film, and dioramas. Dzama was born in Winnipeg and currently lives in New York. He received a BFA from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. He has exhibited widely internationally and his work is held in museum collections worldwide.