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b. 1981, US

Aarin is an American citizen living and working in Saskatoon since 2010. He is a representational artist focusing on the figure and portrait.

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2000-2003)

Exhibitions

2023 Living with Ghosts, The Gallery, Frances Morrison Central Library, Saskatoon, SK

2022 46th Annual Winter Festival Art Show & Sale, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK

2021 Making Faces, Hues Art Supply, Saskatoon, SK

2021 45th Annual Winter Festival Art Show & Sale, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK

Awards and Residencies

2022-2023 Artists in Place: The Bunkhouse Project, City of Saskatoon.

2022 “Best in Show, Mayor’s Prize”, 46th Annual Winter Festival Art Show & Sale, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK

2020 Independent Artist Grant, Sask Arts Board

Bibliography

Kerr, Jason, "Rinas takes top prize at Winter Festival Art Show", Prince Albert Daily Herald, Prince Albert, SK, Feb 19, 2022.

Workshops

2022- Present Introduction to Oil Paint, Hues Art Supply, Saskatoon, SK

2023- Present Figurative Drawing/ Portrait Drawing, Hues Art Supply, Saskatoon, SK

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