Michael Peterson: Evolution | Revolution
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- Event has passed (Fri Oct 16, 2009 - Sun Jan 3, 2010)
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A collection of more than 30 distinctive sculptural works that showcases two decades of artistic progression. The exhibition traces the evolution of Peterson’s work, from his early turned wood bowls to his current abstract works which feature complex, organic forms and textured surfaces created without use of the lathe. Twenty recent sculptures displayed alongside 15 vessel forms demonstrate Peterson’s development from wood turner to sculptor.Using the burl portion of madrone, maple, elm, locust and other found timber, Peterson employs techniques such as bleaching, carving, sandblasting and pigmenting to transform the material into sculptural forms that evoke natural landscapes. Starting with multiple wet chunks of wood, Peterson carves and hollows the forms with chainsaws. As they dry, the pieces shrink and warp in unpredictable ways that intensify their grain patterns and surface textures.
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