Sp Harper

Harper paints and sculpts abstract geometrics on reclaimed materials. What begins as refuse is repurposed, transforming base materials into noble objects. Diverse mediums such as discarded tablecloth, wallpaper, curtain, upholstery fabric, painting, canvas, milk-crate, lathe and plaster are surface medium. The work fits into the eco-centric art to reduce, reuse and up-cycle, making the earth cool again.

Gods of Fire have made their appearances in cultures throughout history. They have been chosen to represent gemstones that bring repurposed media back to life. Eternal flames emerge in facets which reflect and transfix.

Harper studied art at American University in Paris, France with Paul Jenkins, USC Roski School of Fine Art (BFA) in and advanced studies at ArtCenter in Pasadena. After spending 12 years in New York, Harper returned to Los Angeles to teach and practice eco-centric art. Harper’s grandfather, Archibald Picking, was a diamantaire (diamond cutter) before becoming a conductor for Pacific Electric Red Cars.

EXHIBITIONS
2022
Natural Force: Solo Show, Gallery 825, Los Angeles Art Association, California
Xenia: Physical Exhibition in London, The Holy Art, The Factory Gallery, London, UK
Freiheit (freedom(, Kunsthaus RoZig, Virtual Exhibition
Open Show 2022, Gallery 825, Los Angeles Art Association, California, juried by Rebecca
Lowery, MOCA
The Non-Objective Moment, Gallery 825, Los Angeles Art Association, California, juried
by Cheryl Perkey
Made in California, Brea Gallery, Brea, California
2021
Mujeres Valences “Brave Women”, Ontario Museum of History & Art, Ontario, California
Reflections From Home, USC Fisher Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California
High Beams, Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, California
Up-Cycle, Gallery 825, Los Angeles Art Association, Los Angeles, California, juried by Elizabeth
East, LA Louver
Black & White, Site: Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Hot Damn: An All Female Group Exhibit, Shockboxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, California, juried
by Aimee Mandala
Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
2020
The Birds and the Bees: A Celebration of Spring, Malibu City Hall, Malibu, California
Works on Paper, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, California, juried by Dan McCleary
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