Blackfoot

Vilem Zach was born on October 23, 1946 in Prague, Czech Republic where he spent numerous years studying art privately. Unsatisfied with life under communist rule, he left his homeland in 1969 and moved to Canada. Once in Canada, Vilem was able to transform his childhood passion of art into a full-time profession, realizing his dream of painting the North American Indian and their culture. With his portraits he strives for a high standard of accuracy and feeling. His work also consists of candid, yet detailed portraits of western heritage. By 1978, Vilem Zach became more established with his portraiture works. He began sculpting pieces to be cast in bronze, a medium for which he is now internationally recognized. Zach currently resides in Calgary, Alberta and his life size statues can be seen in numerous tourist attractions. His work is collected both within Canada and throughout the world.