Scugog Arts presents ‘Landscapes & Dreamscapes’; a visual dialogue between Kevin Harper’s old and new works, on what is conceived as real or naturalistic with what is imagined in an inner state of consciousness. The show opens on October 11th, 2025, with an artist reception being held on October 18th from 1-3pm.
This exhibition attempts to lessen the distance between realistic and dreamlike scenarios by incorporating dreamlike works amongst the more realistic nature of Harper’s older work. As a mostly self-taught artist, Kevin J Harper finds solace in painting and drawing as it continues to be a central source of play, rejuvenation & transformation for him.
While the natural world and the environmental present are the clear outward focus of his work, Harper acknowledges the manifestations of Self through his expression of the natural world. Thus, drawing parallels between environmental phenomena like natural erosion and decomposition, with the concepts of regeneration and evolution.
Kevin Harper utilizes photographic composition alongside his imagined landscapes to create worlds that bridge the gap between the real and the imagined. Ultimately, Harper leaves room for the viewer to interpret these single frames in time and allow the image to expand in the mind before and after the moment that it encapsulates. He allows for his success to be dictated by the viewer’s interpretation and grants those opinions to stand resolute.
Join us at Scugog Arts Space to experience the magic of Kevin J Harper’s imaginative landscapes at his featured exhibition ‘Landscapes & Dreamscapes’ from Oct 11th – Nov 9th, 2025
Artist reception to be held on October 18th, 2025 from 1-3pm.
Trout Lake
Reflective Space
Sunken Tree Swim-By
Morning on Devil’s Castle