Recurring Themes

Exhibition: Feb 18th – 15th Mar 2012

Artist Reception: Feb 17th 2012 @ 7:30pm

Three themes have dominated Peter’s work for the last ten years. He is best known for his ‘bound sculptures’ which are usually stone carvings wrapped in rope or netting. These fascinating, tactile objects are not so much an interpretation of some sexual fantasy but are more concerned with the containment of emotions or anxieties – they represent secrets forever tied up and never to be revealed. The work of his second theme is less widely exhibited. It concerns the construction of what he terms ‘improbable weapons’.  These curious pieces could be interpreted as recreations of Stone Age implements but on closer inspection they are rather more than that – they are impractical, make-believe weapons but are invariably beautifully made using ancient techniques and skills that Peter learned as a child whilst living in India. The third tranche of this exhibition shows off Peter’s delight in moveable sculptures – pieces that are designed to be manipulated or toyed with. As with all his work, he encourages people to interact and handle his sculptures as he believes that is what makes three dimensional art so special.

During 2011, Peter exhibited three monumental pieces at the prestigious ‘Sculpture at the Grove’ exhibition in Hertfordshire. Following on from the success of that show, he has been invited to exhibit at ‘On Form 2012’, the famous biennial showcase of stone sculpture at Asthall Manor in Oxfordshire.

GX Camberwell
43 Denmark Hill
Camberwell
London
SE5 8RS

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