‘Neo-nostalgic’ landmarks preserved as organic digital art

The more the world speeds up, the more Trevor Clare has the urge to try to slow it down.

The higher the buildings in Kitchener and Waterloo’s downtown cores, the more he fights to preserve the lonely mom-and-pop venues usurped by their presence.







schneiders sign with matte 12x12 45

The Schneiders sign is one of 25 arresting digital paintings by Kitchener artist Trevor Clare featured in his new book, “The Art of Nostalgia.”










carry on comics 1

One of 25 digital paintings by Kitchener artist Trevor Clare. His book, “The Art of Nostalgia,” will be released Nov. 8










sonnys with matte 12x12 50

Sonny’s Diner is one of several local landmarks celebrated in Trevor Clare’s new book, “The Art of Nostalgia.”










the aud with matte 11x14 20

In his new book, Kitchener artist Trevor Clare offers paintings of several classic Kitchener-Waterloo landmarks, inclusing this one of the Aud.










walper with matte 11x14 35

The Walper Hotel is among the local landmarks that is featured in “The Art of Nostalgia” by Kitchener artist Trevor Clare.










weston s with matte 12x12 35 2

The neon sign at the Weston bread factory on Victoria Street in Kitchener is one of the local landmarks Trevor Clare celebrates his new book, “The Art of Nostalgia.”










forwell s with matte 12x12 35

Forwell’s Super Variety is one of several local landmarks featured in “The Art of Nostalgia,” by Kitchener artist Trevor Clare.




Oh hi there 👋
It’s nice to meet you.

Sign up to receive awesome content in your inbox, everyday.

We don’t spam! Read our [link]privacy policy[/link] for more info.