About Marcel Dzama
Marcel Dzama is a Canadian artist renowned for his distinctive style, featuring whimsical yet unsettling figures within sparse, dreamlike settings. Born in 1974 in Winnipeg, Canada, Dzama’s work is marked by a muted palette of browns, greens, and reds, which lends a timeless, nostalgic quality to his imagery. Drawing inspiration from Dada and Surrealism as well as childhood folk tales and political allegories, he has developed a unique visual language that feels both enigmatic and accessible.
While best known for his prolific output in drawing, Dzama has also made significant contributions to sculpture, painting, film, and printmaking. His prints—lithographs, etchings, and archival pigment works—reflect the same intricate detailing and surreal sensibility found throughout his practice. These limited edition pieces often unfold as complex narratives, merging human and animal forms within fantastical scenes. Through printmaking, Dzama deepens his exploration of texture, symbolism, and material experimentation, extending the reach of his distinctive artistic universe.
