About Peter

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In 2015, Peter’s first solo exhibition, Tranquility, at Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto, sold out almost two and a half times over, with Saks Fifth Avenue acquiring 38 pieces to represent Canadian Art at their Toronto stores.  He was awarded “Best of 2015” by the American Society of Media Photographers and “Best Work by an Emerging Artist” and “The President’s Medal” by the Ontario Society of Artists. His signature work, “Reaching” is on long term display at the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Suite at Queen’s Park, Toronto. His work has been shown at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, alongside art from 70 international galleries. Articles about Peter have been published in many magazines and newspapers, including a feature article in Arabella Art and Design magazine, with North American distribution.

Peter’s second major exhibition, Serenity, part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival at Abbozzo Gallery in 2017, was the location for an exclusive gathering of Ontario’s top architects and designers, hosted by Global Furniture Group, who have purchased twelve of his pieces.

Along with some of Canada’s top artists, Peter had one of his Water Music photographs in the Swim Drink Fish “Artists for Water” art auction at the Toronto Board of Trade. Swim Drink Fish is an initiative that combines art and environmental advocacy.

He has exhibited in many galleries across Canada and the USA and his work is held in private, corporate and public collections throughout the world, including the Government of Ontario Art Collection. Four of his pieces hang in a spectacular Toronto penthouse and two were selected by renowned Canadian designer, Sarah Richardson, for a very exclusive private chalet.

Peter has had two solo exhibitions in the USA, one at the Paul Paletti Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky, and the other, part of the Louisville Photo Biennial in Madison, Indiana. Both exhibitions were organized by renowned photography art collector Paul Paletti Jr.

Peter Dušek has made significant contributions to the art world as the founder and director of Peter Dušek Gallery in Creemore, Ontario, established in 2022. He collaborated with Michael Gibson Gallery (London) on two exhibitions at Peter Dušek Gallery, showing the works of notable artists including Peter Doig and Greg Curnoe.

Peter has created numerous art commissions for corporate and private individuals.

As little as possible, as much as necessary.

He has exhibited in many galleries across Canada and the USA, including:

• Abbozzo Gallery (Toronto)
• Paul Paletti Gallery (Louisville, Kentucky, USA)
• John B. Aird Gallery (Toronto)
• First Canadian Place Gallery (Toronto)
• Arts & Letters Club (Toronto)
• Museum of Dufferin (Dufferin County)
• The McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Kleinburg)
• Robert McLaughlin Gallery (Oshawa)
• Westland Gallery (London, ON)

Peter was elected to the Ontario Society of Artists in 2015 (where he served on the board of directors) and the Society of Canadian Artists in 2016. He is a member of the historic Arts and Letters Club of Toronto and has also been involved in the community as a proud member of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke.

Great photography is the rare marriage of the creativity of art with the technique of craft and the precision of science. If any one of these elements is missing, a photograph falls short of its full potential. Peter’s photography benefits from his experience as an IT consultant, building sophisticated database systems, which requires a similar blend of creativity, craft, and extreme attention to detail.

Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, Peter moved to Canada when he was seven years old. He lives in the beautiful Hockley Valley, Ontario with his wife, dog and cat, exploring the countryside by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, often accompanied by his dog, Skye. His frequent excursions give him a deep familiarity and affinity with some of Ontario’s most beautiful lands.