Scherman’s upbringing was diverse, as he was born in Toronto in 1950 but spent his formative years in Paris, Europe, and later in London starting from 1955. It is worth noting that his father, Paul, pursued a successful career as a conductor and violinist across Canada, Europe, and England. After earning his MA from the Royal College of Art in London in 1974, Scherman decided to return to Toronto in 1976. Throughout his career, he has showcased his artwork in over 100 individual exhibitions, spanning across Canada, the United States, Europe, Beijing, and Hong Kong. In fact, his 2001-2002 solo exhibition, titled Chasing Napoleon, was displayed in several American university museums. Accompanying this exhibition was a book published by Cameron & Hollis in the UK in 1999, which was globally distributed by D.A.P. in North America and Thames and Hudson elsewhere. Additionally, Scherman’s artistic talent has been recognized through his participation in various group exhibitions worldwide. One notable example includes his involvement in The Human Clay, an exhibition curated by artist R.B. Kitaj at London’s Hayward Gallery in 1976. Kitaj’s selections for this groundbreaking exhibition showcased works by renowned artists such as Frank Auerbach, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, and Leon Kossoff. The exhibition successfully toured public galleries in the UK and Belgium. In 2012, Scherman’s painting titled Macbeth Witch #1 was chosen to represent the year 1994 in the Spotlight on 40 exhibition, held in Ottawa to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Canada Council Art Bank.
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