- City
- Toronto
- Booth
- Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 524
Steve Kean
Toronto based photographer and artist Steve Kean is originally from Sudbury, Ontario. He has been living in Toronto for almost 35 years. Steve came to photography while in high school where, ironically, he was failing art class. His disability made it difficult for him to draw or paint, but he still had a burning need to create art. A camera was the answer for him.
Steve has been participating in the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair for several years, and was named Best in Photography and Digital Media in 2017 for work in his ongoing Moving Landscapes series. See more of his work on his website.
For the 2026 TOAF, Steve returns with a new collection from the Moving Landscapes series entitled "Laminar Landscapes". Visit Steve at booth E-524 at Nathan Phillips Square to say hi and see more of his work. He’d love to talk to you!
Feel free to ask about custom sizes.
ARTIST STATEMENT- As an artist with a mobility disability, I make photographs of Canada's landscapes from moving vehicles; it's the easiest way for me to access the land. Work featured here is from my new collection entitled "Laminar Landscapes" that is loosely inspired by Laminar Flow; where particles move in smooth parallel layers. So many of us are in search of a simpler life. At its heart, this collection is about creating order from chaos. Simplification through abstraction. Sometimes the details of life stop us from really seeing what's important. While I was creating this collection, I tried to be mindful of the Buddhist idea of letting things flow through you. Not holding onto things, feelings or anything really. Moving through the landscapes and making these images is my way of practicing letting go. These images are an allegory for community moving together towards shared goals. This series shows work that is intentional, ordered and smooth giving us a break from the chaos of life in a world that can feel so overwhelming.
*Don't worry if you see a SOLD sticker next to one of my pieces. They are each Limited Editions of 7 prints, so you might still have a chance to purchase it (The edition number currently on sale is in the title of each item).
