Howard Harris, Techspressionist

Biography

Howard Harris is a Techspressionist artist who has long been fascinated by visual perception and design. The Denver, Colorado, USA native earned a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute and a MID (Masters Industrial Design) from Pratt Institute in New York, studying with internationally renowned design theorist Rowena Reed Kostellow.

Thunder Pipes, 2021, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 91x76 cm

Harris has spent over 35 years combining design and technology, winning many prestigious professional awards. Now, his creative energy has turned to his lifelong passion, photography. With an iconoclastic streak that had led him to forge new directions in design consistently, he was bound to approach the photographic image in an unconventional way as well.

Cheetah, 2009, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 91x76 cm

In 2017, Harris was granted a United States Patent titled "Apparatus and Method of Manufacturing for a Layered Artwork," which proved the uniqueness and inventiveness of his photographic work. Since then, his work has appeared in numerous books and publications, including ARTtour International Artists of the Decade, Contemporary Art Curator Magazine's Art Leaders of Tomorrow: Defining the Future of Art, International Contemporary Masters, and Top 10 Contemporary Artists, among others.

Deep Thought, 2023, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 91x76 cm

He has also been awarded the Artists for a Green Planet Artist of the Decade, the International Prize Raffaello, the International Prize Giulio Cesare, the International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci, and the International Prize Caravaggio, among others. He served as a trustee of The Kansas City Art Institute and was honored with the Who’s Who Worldwide Lifetime Achievement and the USA Small Businessperson of the Year awards. His work is exhibited internationally and represented by galleries in the United States, the U.K., and Europe.

Dance of Light, 2024, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 76.x91 cm

Artist Statement

Visual reality is a constantly shifting, highly personal experience. What we see at any moment reflects both our inner state and the interplay of external factors—light, color, movement, and space. As a Techspressionist, I aim to recreate this dynamic perceptual experience, revealing its hidden complexities and inviting viewers to engage actively with my work.

Street Feast, 2024, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 91x76 cm

All my images are created on aluminum, often layered with abstracted forms over subtle grids printed on clear acrylic. This technique imbues each piece with a sense of dimensionality and fluidity, changing with the viewer’s angle and the light. I believe that perception is unique and fluid—each person’s reaction is a vital part of the artwork’s meaning.

Phantom Eyes, 2025, Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 91x76 cm

Beyond the mechanics of perception, I am guided by universal design principles that evoke beauty and emotion. My goal is to blend technology with aesthetics in a way that not only expands the viewer’s visual experience but also encourages a personal reflection on how perception shapes reality. I want my art to resonate intensely, inspiring curiosity and a new awareness of the ever-changing nature of perception.

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