Roger Reutimann
Artist Statement
I am a multi-disciplinary artist working in a wide range of mediums, styles, and materials. My paintings and sculptures are inspired by popular culture and the human condition. I strongly believe that making an emotional connection is essential for art to become meaningful. I am always striving to find new and innovative techniques to transform contemporary materials into present-day unique works of art.
Artist Bio
Being born and raised in Switzerland, artist Roger Reutimann has lived a varied and creative life since childhood. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he is mostly self-taught with an insatiable desire for knowledge and skills in the field of the arts and popular culture. He earned his MA in economics from AKAD College Zurich and holds a degree from Music School Zurich Conservatory. He graduated from the Culinary Institute Belvoirpark Zurich and further designed and produced limited edition collections of hand-crafted light fixtures for his own design company Ocean Drive. Later he worked for Art Basel, then for five years organized art exhibitions for FORUM International Art Fairs in Zurich,
Hamburg, and Dusseldorf, where he held the position of COO. In 1996 he moved to Miami Beach where he designed and hand-crafted an extravagant Miami Beach villa, which was published in Architectural Digest magazine. Simultaneously, he continued studying painting and sculpture. In 2008 he became a full-time artist, using his unique background and skills to create innovative and original works of art.
Selected Exhibitions
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023
Common Nature, Villaviciencio, Colombia, February
Remains, Artnauts, Sarajevo, Bosnia, February
2022
Art of the State, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanity, January 20 – March 27
New Direction, TBD Sarajevo Winter Arts Festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina, February 7 – March 21
(In)Divisible, University Dar Al-Kalima, Bethlehem, Palestine, August 26 – Sept. 16
Common Nature, El Centro de Memoria, Paz y Reconciliacion, Bogota, Colombia, Nov 3 – December 16
One Sheet, Arvada Center for the Arts und Humanity, September 13 – November 13
Art Miami, Dean Project and Hohmann, Nov. 29. – Dec. 4.
2021
William Havu Gallery, Denver Dec. 20 – Jan. 10. 2021
Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, Viral Influence, May 10 – Aug. 22.
Art Miami, Dean Project and Hohmann, Nov. 30. – Dec. 5.
2020
Q8EduEx Spring 2020, Kuwait City
Lavender Mist, Group Show at McNichols Building, Denver, April to August
Palm Springs Art Fair, Christian Hohmann Gallery Feb. 13. – 17.
Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary, Palm Beach, Dean Project, Jan. 9. – 12.
2019
Art Miami, Dean Project, Dec. 3.-8.
Art Miami, Hohmann, Dec. 3.-8.
Sofa Art Fair, Navy Pier, Chicago Oct. 31.-Nov. 3
Palm Springs Art Fair, Christian Hohmann Gallery Feb. 15. – 18.
Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary, Palm Beach, Dean Project, Jan. 11. – 15.
2018
Art Miami, Dean Project, Dec. 4.-9.
Context Miami, Hohmann Fine Art, Dec. 4.-9.
Sofa Fair, Navy Pier, Chicago, Nov. 1 – 4.
Palm Springs Art Fair, Christian Hohmann Gallery Feb. 16. – 19.
Public Museum Milwaukee/Kenosha, WI, Memento Mori – The Art of Death, Dec. 16. 2017 – Feb. 25.
Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary, Palm Beach, Dean Project, Jan. 11. – 15.
Arvada Art Center, “In SITu:” Jan. 18 – April 1
2017
Art Miami, Miami, Dean Project, Dec. 5. – 10.
Context Art Fair, Miami, Hohmann Gallery, Dec. 5. – 10.
Arvada Art Center, “Art and Conflict” Sept. 14. – Nov. 12.
Art Student League of Denver, Oct. 20 – Nov. 17.
Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, October/November
Rarity Gallery, Mykonos, Greece, Summer Show May – Sept.
Art New York/Context, Hohmann Gallery, March 3. – 7.
Palm Springs Art Fair, Bill Havu Gallery, Denver Feb. 16. – 19.
Palm Springs Art Fair, Christian Hohmann Gallery Feb. 16. – 19.
Art Wynwood, Miami, Dean Project, Feb. 16. – 20.
2016
Context Miami, Hohmann Fine Art, Nov. 29 – Dec. 4.
Art Miami, Dean Project, Nov. 29 – Dec. 4.
Seattle Design Center, Sep.
William Havu Gallery, Denver, June, 24. – Aug. 13.
Dairy Art Center, Permanent Monument, Oct.
2016 Annual Contemporary Art Survey, Ft. Collins, CO April 15. – May 28.
Art Takes Manhattan, Caellum Gallery, New York City, March 3. – 6.
Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, Christian Hohmann Gallery, Feb. 11. – 14.
2015
Arvada Art Center, Common Unity, Oct. 17. – March 2017
William HAVU Gallery, November 13. – Jan. 9, 2016
Space Gallery, Art&Soul, Denver, Curated by Christoph Heinrich, Dir. Denver Art Museum, April 2 – 26
2014
Super Human, Plus Gallery, Denver, July 10 – August 15
Women in Cultural Context, Tansey Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM, August
ArtPalmBeach, Jan. 23. – 27.
2013
artMRKT Hamptons, NY
Art on the Edge, Vered Contemporary, East Hampton, NY
2012
ArtPrize Grand Rapids, MI
Morbid Curiosity, The Richard Harris Collection, Chicago Cultural Center
Re-Presenting The Nude II, Evoke Contemporary Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Body Double, Frederic Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park, MI
The Louis Meisel Collection, Louis Meisel Gallery, NYC
2011
Boulder Art Show, Boulder, CO, 2011
Charlatan Inc. Award Show, N.Y.C., 2011
National Sculpture Society Annual Exhibit at Brookgreen Gardens, SC
LHPAC, Benson Park Sculpture Show, Loveland, CO
2010
Sofa Art Fair, Santa Fe
Sculptors of the NSS, Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket, MA
96th Annual Exhibition of the Allied Artists of America, New York, NY
2009
81st Grand Nat. Exhibition of the American Artists Prof. League, NY
Energy Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Avon, CT
National Sculpture Society Annual Exhibit, Brookgreen Garden, SC
Meadows Gallery, Dallas, TX
Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, CO
National Sculpture Society Annual Exhibit, New York
2008
Bakehouse Art Center, Miami, FL
Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL
2007
Bakehouse Art Center, Miami, FL
Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Passions Gallery, Province Town, MA
Awards
AWARDS AND HONORS
2019
Best in Show, Art of the State, Arvada Center, Arvada
2012
American Art Award 2012, 1st, 2nd and 4th Prize for Representational Sculpture
2011
Edith H. and Richman Proskauer Prize, National Sculpture Society 78th Annual Exhibition, 2011
Best in Show, Boulder Art Show, Boulder, CO, 2011
2nd and 4th Place, American Art Award, International Art Competition, 2011 (Venus & Paradox)
Finalist Art Renewal Center ARC Salon, 2011 (Venus)
Finalist 2011 Charlatan Ink Art Prize, Carlton Arms Hotel, NYC (Clockwork Destiny), 2011
2010
3rd Place Infinity Art Gallery, International Art Competition, (XLIV), 2010
Honorable mention, Portrait Society of America, Member Showcase Competition, (XLIV), 2010
2nd Place A Singular Creation, International Art Competition (Equity of Justice), 2010
2009
1st Place American Artist Professional League 81st Grand National Ex., (Projection), NYC, 2009
Members And Associates Award, The Allied Artists of America, NYC, (Projection), Nov. 2009
2nd Place ASC International Art Competition, (Dating Game), July, 2009
Industry Award, Sculptural Pursuit Magazine, (Projection), 2009
Merit Award, Visual Arts Society of Dallas, (Contemplation), Spring, 2009
2ndPlace ASC International Art Competition, April, 2009
2ndPlace Infinity Art Gallery, International Art Competition, 2009
