About Peter Klemm
In the vibrant land of British Columbia, where nature's grandeur stretches endlessly, Peter Klemm's journey as an artist began in the city of Vancouver in the 1960's. Born into an environment suffused with creativity, Peter's childhood was an exploratory adventure across the province. With his father a seasoned artist and part-time jack of all trades—from postman to restaurateur—Peter grew amidst the canvas of Canadian landscapes that would later inspire his work.
At the tender age of six or seven, Peter decided to follow in his father's footsteps, despite his father's warnings of the hardships and uncertainties that plagued the artistic vocation. His father's guidance was both a blessing and a challenge, shaping Peter through a critical lens that sought to deter him. Yet, Peter persisted, guided by an internal drive to capture the beauty around him.
Peter initially directed his creative inclinations towards drafting, securing a position at BC Hydro. This role would form a bridge between technical precision and artistic expression, where he masterminded artistic conceptions and renderings of BC Hydro's hydroelectric projects.
The natural beauty of Canada has always been an enchanting muse for Peter. His journey into the wilderness—a walk through a dense forest, a gaze over a pastoral vista, or the raw elegance of a rocky shoreline—ignites an innate desire to paint scenes that capture the majesty of his homeland. Using oils on canvas, his method of trial and error allows him to employ depth and contrast, recreating the essence of his experiences with what he describes as "messy-realism," a unique space between hyper-realism and impressionism.
Impressionist masters like Monet, Renoir, and Degas have left a significant mark on Peter, guiding him subtly yet profoundly. Peter's diverse affiliations—such as his roles with the Federation of Canadian Artists and various regional art societies—underscore his commitment to the Canadian art scene. As president of the South Surrey White Rock Art Society and an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, notably clinching second place in the 2020 Federation of Canadian Artists Vancouver Salon Exhibition.
While Peter's work frequents the juried exhibitions of the Federation of Canadian Artists, what remains his most valuable accolade is the audience's visceral reaction. Patrons describe his art as breathtakingly realistic, evoking the sensory pleasures of nature—smelling the forest, hearing the rhythmic crash of waves, feeling the earth underfoot.
Today, Peter Klemm continues to pursue the artistic aspirations that drive him: to establish a recognizable style and to create art that supports him both emotionally and materially. His work reflects his foundational beliefs about the sublime role of art in society—art as a vessel to share wonder, connect individuals, and provide sanctuary in the shared appreciation of the world's beauty.
2025 Landscapes Exhibition May 12 - June 1, 2025 - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition, Federation Gallery
2024 Annual International Representational Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition, Federation Gallery, Mar 12 - Mar 31, 2024
2024 Scenes from Canada Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition, Federation Gallery, Feb 20 - Mar 10, 2024
Pacific Arts Market - Art Gallery - Vancouver 1450 W Broadway #1448, Vancouver, BC - Nov 2023 - Mar 2024
NY Times Square Plogix Artist Campaign Event Feb 15, 2024
2023 Water Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition, Federation Gallery, Nov 28 - Dec 10, 2023
Natures Kaleidoscope International Arts Exhibition - 26th of August - 1st of September 2023 - Luna Grande Gallery - Istanbul, Turkey
FCA 2023 365 online exhibition May 1st - May 14, 2023
Pacific Arts Market - Art Gallery - Vancouver 1450 W Broadway #1448, Vancouver, BC - Dec 21, 2022 - July 21, 2023
Signature Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery August 29 - September 11, 2022
Solo Exhibit , Ocean Park Library 12854 17 Ave, Surrey, BC until July 31 2022
South Surrey White Rock Art Society -2022 Spring Art Show "A Breath of Fresh Air" April 23-24, 2022
FCA 80th Anniversary Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery Nov 29 - Dec 12, 2021
Annual International Representational Exhibition - online exhibition at artists.ca Sept 27 – Oct 17, 2021
Garden Art Show - September 25-26
Scenes from Western Canada - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery Aug 16 - 29, 2021
Signature Exhibition - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery June 28 - July 11, 2021
Vancouver Salon - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery June 14 - 27, 2021
2021 Landscapes - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition (online).
Peace & Trust - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition. Federation Gallery
Celebrating Creativity Juried Exhibition - FCA Fraser Valley Chapter
2020 Signature Medal Exhibition at the Federation Gallery - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
SSWRAS Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery Christmas exhibit
2020 Vancouver Salon - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition - Awarded Second Place
Success! Successful signature member exhibition 2020 - Federation Studio
Landscapes 2020 - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
Federation of Canadian Artists 365 online exhibition and calendar project
Shades of Blue - The ACT Art Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC - FCA Fraser Valley Chapter juried
Peninsula Art Tour 2019
The Vancouver Salon - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
SSWRAS 60th Anniversery Outdoor Show Memorial Park on White Rock Waterfront
Capital Playhouse Theatre
Artists Choice 2019 - Federation of Canadian
Artists juried exhibition
The Gallery Central Plaza
South Surrey White Rock Art Society -2018 Fall Art Show and Sale
Landscapes - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
O' Canada 2018 - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
Go Figure - Federation of Canadian Artists juried exhibition
South Surrey White Rock Art Society -2018 Spring Art Show and Sale
InsideOUT Art Show and Charity Event
O Canada - Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Exhibition
Crossing Boundaries - Beauty of Canada Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Exhibition
Annual Semiahmoo Arts’ Member Exhibition
Vernon Arts Council
Headbones Gallery
Steve Wilson's charity weekend
Private collections