Hyperrealism is very much my thing when it comes to art and Peter D. Harris’s work fits the bill. The Canadian-based artist has been painting urban landscapes for over 25 years and his depictions of empty urban areas are astonishingly accurate.
His work portrays the common elements of the city: parking lots, building, gas stations, restaurants, subways, etc. These often overlooked aspects of the urban environment are presented as an opportunity to re-examine the spaces we inhabit. Painted in a crisp, realist manner, his paintings are recognizable for their depictions of urban settings at night, absent of people.
After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a Fine Arts degree in 1997, Peter went onto showcase his work across North America and some of his work can be found in private collections in Europe as well.
Check out his work and his personal essay on driving his mother back from Florida during the pandemic.
Hello,
I have just discovered Peter D. Harris’ marvelous work and I’m wondering if there is a book that I could purchase about him and his art?
Thanks,
Joyce Miller-Bean
Hi Joyce,
As far as I can see, there aren’t any available books on him or his art but I’d recommending checking out his website, his Twitter and Instagram pages, and his Artsy profile if you’re in the market for his paintings haha