Gordon Saperia: Threshold of a Dream
Current Exhibition
July 17 - August 16, 2025The Copley Society of Art is proud to present the upcoming solo show: Threshold of a Dream, featuring the distinct digital photographic techniques of Professional Artist Member, Gordon Saperia. The exhibition will be held in Co|So’s Lower Gallery Alcove with an opening reception held on July 17 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Threshold of a Dream is a series of nonrepresentational landscapes deeply rooted in the artist’s desire to hold the joyful memory of a specific time and place. These recollections are guided by imagery seen in Saperia’s pre-dream state – a phenomenon referred to by scientists as “hypnagogia”. In his words “…Drifting towards sleep, I often see dimly lit and vaguely familiar landscapes. These visions transform in content and in feel – sometimes quickly and sometimes more slowly…”.
His process involves combining elements from multiple landscape photographs from across the world – a process which involves replacing one section after another until the entire frame feels both mysterious and congruous. This practice–which can take hours of digital play – blurs the line between photography and painting.
Saperia’s images are fantasies of the natural world. Each begs the questions: does this place exist and does the answer matter?
