Ron Kostyniuk

Ron Kostyniuk (b. 1941 Wakaw SK) is a Canadian artist who primarily focuses on constructed reliefs and geometric forms. He received a B.A. in Biology and a B.Ed. at the University of Saskatchewan in 1963. After teaching as a Biology high school teacher within Brandon MB and Edmonton AB, he returned to school receiving a B.F.A. at the University of Alberta (1969). Kostyniuk then travelled to Madison Wisconsin, completing an M.Sc. (1970) and an M.F.A. (1971) at the University of Wisconsin. Through sculpture and drawing, Kostyniuk began developing his signature constructivist style in 1963 which would resonate throughout his body of work. His pieces have been exhibited locally and internationally including the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg MB (1968); University of Calgary Art Gallery, Calgary AB (1971, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1978); The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago IL (1972, 1973, 1978, 1987); The India International Center, New Delhi India (1986); Kazimir Gallery, Chicago IL (1967); Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale FL (1988); and the World Trade Centre, Rotterdam Netherlands (1989). He has also received multiple awards including a Canada Council Arts Award (1969), and was elected into the Royal Canadian Academy of Art (1975). Kostyniuk is currently working as a sculpture professor at the University of Calgary.

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