Howard Harris

Aug 18

Biography

Howard Harris is a Techspressionist artist long fascinated by visual perception and design. A Denver, Colorado, USA, native, he earned a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute and a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute in New York. 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, and he was granted a United States Patent for his Photographic presentation. Since then, his work has appeared in numerous books and publications, including The Effetto Arte Foundation’s Fifty Talent Masters Artists to Collect, 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.

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.

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.

I create all my images on aluminum, often layering abstracted forms over subtle grids printed on clear acrylic. This technique gives each piece a sense of dimensionality and fluidity, shifting 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.

Beyond the mechanics of perception, I follow 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 deeply, inspiring curiosity and a new awareness of perception's ever-changing nature.

Website: www.hharrisphoto.com
Instagram: @howardharrisphotoart
Facebook: @howardharrisphotoart
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardharrisphotoart/