Roman Elinson
Born in 1974, Roman Elinson currently lives and works in Toronto as both a physician and an artist.
Roman immigrated to Canada from the former USSR with his family in 1978. He completed his undergraduate and medical training in Toronto and his residency in British Columbia. Roman’s photography career began in 2000 with the purchase of a used Pentax SLR at a San Francisco pawn shop during a medical school elective. As an artist, Roman is self taught and continues to explore a range of styles including documentary, pop, nature, and surrealism. Roman’s work is influenced by Cartier-Bresson, Erwitt, Dali, and C.G. Jung, and is often inspired by the exotic milieus of his travels. His images have been variously described as uplifting, thought provoking, and dream-like.
Roman’s work has been exhibited across Canada and internationally.
Exhibitions
2011
- Beauty in Yushu. (Planet in Focus Festival). Jacobs Lounge Gallery, Toronto
- Elaine Fleck Gallery Fall Group Show - Oct 2011 Toronto
- Elaine Fleck 2011 Spring Group Show - June 2011 Toronto
2010
-Cinematik. (Canadian Film and Visual Arts Festival). Moscow, Russia
-Nuit Blanche Group Show. Elaine Fleck Gallery. Toronto
-Snowglobe City. (Contact). Cream Tangerine Gallery. Toronto
2004
-Candy. Melriches. Vancouver
-Pulp. Melriches. Vancouver.
-Hola Lola. Granville Theatre. Vancouver.
2003
-Camels in the Bathroom. Sidney & Gertrude Zack Gallery. Vancouver.
