About Culture Fresh
Art made with intention. Designed to uplift your home.
In 1978, in Kitchener, Ontario, a young man picked up a brush, not because he chose to become an artist, but because he felt called to do so. That man was Trevor Dawkins. He hasn't stopped painting since.
"Culture Fresh was started out of God's Divine Purpose for my life and a passion for designing and painting these vibrant graphic paintings."
Trevor's work is rooted in Christian faith, but what you feel standing in front of it doesn't require explanation. Vibrant, geometric, alive with colour and symmetry. Each piece carries a belief that beauty isn't a luxury. It's a gift, and it belongs in every home.
From the studio to the gallery
Trevor's 1991 exhibition at Mercer Union in Toronto marked a turning point, proving his graphic paintings had a powerful story to tell.
Over the years, those who live with his work return with the same words: upliftment, peace, and joy. It's about more than just color and form; it's about the art connecting on a deeper level and fulfilling its true purpose.
Why Culture Fresh Exists
Culture Fresh was founded in Toronto in 2017 with a single purpose: to bring Trevor's original art out of the studio and into the heart of your home.
We envision each piece as a visual anchor for your space, a vibrant canvas above the sofa, a mandala print in the hallway, or a geometric design that gives a room its center of gravity.
That intention extends beyond the walls with adult coloring books. They are designed for those quiet moments when you need to step away from the screen, slow down, and let your hands think. It is a different kind of canvas, but the purpose remains the same: creating calm.
"Your home should feel like a sanctuary. We make art that helps it get there."
Trevor at a glance
- 40+ years of practice — Painting vibrant geometric and mandala art since 1978, rooted in Christian faith and a higher calling.
- Mercer Union Gallery, Toronto — March 1991 — Featured in a major exhibition at one of Canada's most respected contemporary art galleries.
- Based in Toronto, Canada — Founder of Culture Fresh, launched June 2017 to bring original art into homes across Canada and beyond.
Every piece in the Culture Fresh collection was made with intention.
Find the one that belongs in your home.