“In our individual journeys through time we are each influenced and transformed by the places, people and the events of our past. Memories, conscious or subliminal, permeate our thoughts and shape our journey into the future. With my paintings I strive to establish a sense of place, while exploiting the tension between figuration and abstraction to express energy and passion. The use of oils allows me to infuse the works with subtle variances in texture and values that to me are reflective of the nuances of meaning in life itself.

The creation of each work nourishes me with new ideas and discoveries. It is always my hope that upon completion they will speak to others as well.”

Iosif Derecichei was born 1962 in Marghita, Romania. As a child he felt that drawing was something natural and he could sketch anything he saw with ease.  He graduated from Ion Andreescu Art University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with a Bachelor of Art degree. After the regime changed in Romania in 1989, it became possible for him to exhibit his paintings abroad. He started to collaborate with some galleries in Hungary, having many exhibitions in Budapest, Debrecen and Keszthely. 

Iosif Derecichei presented his paintings mostly in Hungary and Romania, but also exhibited in Austria, Japan and the USA. He had a permanent collaboration with Koncz Gallery and Hungallery. Through them his artwork was presented in exhibitions in Western Europe, Japan and the USA.

 In 2004 he moved to Canada and had his first art show in Windsor, Ontario in June 2005.

EXHIBITIONS

2018

Sentimental Journey, Stephen Lowe Art Gallery, Calgary, AB

2010

The Shayne Gallery, Montreal, QC

2008

Towne Square Gallery, Oakville, ON

Toronto Art Expo, Toronto, ON

2007

Windsor Art Gallery, Windsor, ON

2006

Canvas Gallery, Toronto, ON

Art Galia Gallery, Windsor, ON

2005

Romanian Consulate, Toronto, ON

AWARDS

2008

Finalist in the Artist’s Magazine 25th Annual Art Competition

2007

First Prize, Street Art Show, Tecumseh, ON