Reflections: Studies in Landscape

Experience the Beauty of Landscapes

Join us as we welcome Reflections: Studies in Landscape, a captivating new exhibition by Lori Korkola, opening February 22, 2025, at Scugog Arts.

Lori Korkola, a northwestern Ontario native, finds inspiration in the landscapes that shaped her. Her paintings are a vibrant interplay of colour, movement, and emotion—each piece a reflection of the scenery that stirs her soul.

“My process begins with hiking nearby trails with a sketchbook at hand and a camera in my pocket,” Lori shares. “Once home, I work up small thumbnails focusing on design and value before beginning the painting that I hope will capture a bit of the scenery that moved me.”

Her creative process is meticulous yet deeply intuitive. Thumbnail sketches map out her compositions before she layers blues, pinks, greens, and purples into works with evocative titles like Looking Up, Summer Pond, and Afterglow. Through her brushstrokes, rivers rush, sunlight glows, and landscapes come alive with energy and contrast.

Lori holds an Honours BFA from the University of Toronto and trained as a secondary school art teacher at the University of British Columbia. She spent years inspiring young artists in Whitby, Ontario, before dedicating herself fully to her own practice. A personal milestone came at 50 when she set a challenge to complete 50 paintings in a year—an experience that pushed her creativity to new heights.

We invite you to celebrate Reflections: Studies in Landscape at the opening reception on February 22 from 1 PM to 3 PM at Scugog Arts.