Biography

TYLER PENTLAND [He/Him] (b. 1982, Penticton, BC Canada) lives in Calgary, AB. A proud Metis LGBTQI2S+ artist that graduated with a Diploma of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Design from Emily Carr University. He has competed nationally in Art Battle Canada [live painting competition] and placed 1st as well curated his solo exhibition “ Mediation on Paper “ which went on to sell out. Tyler was also chosen to live paint for the Calgary Flames Foundation, the Calgary Philharmonic and has worked with local charities to help raise money at fundraising events.

Artist Statement

I use various mediums to create texture & depth similar to the surface of trees that are found locally around Treaty No. 7 and Calgary area. The tree(s) that I create remind me we have more in common than we acknowledge. All of us keepers of our own journey, capable of creating shelter, giving life & trying to reach for the sunshine in ours lives.

AWARDS / ACCOLADES

2020 ROSSO Selected Artist 2020 - 2021

2017 Art Battle Canada Winner - 1st place

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2002 Diploma of Fine Arts - University of British Columbia, Kelowna

2005 Bachelor of Communication Design - Emily Carr University, Vancouver

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2005 Curated Indigenous Students Exhibition “ Trademark “ - Emily Carr University, Vancouver

2010 Dogwood Monarchist Society LGBTQ+ Art Show, Vancouver BC (August)

2025 Pride In Business - Pride In Art

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017 Meditation on Paper, Vancouver BC (May)

Contact:

tyler.pentland@gmail.com