Found Wood Sculpture
2016.35.13
Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2017-05-22
05/22/2017
11/08/2022
Artworks
Voss, Mary
Peterson, John
Sculpture
Art
Category 08: Communication Objects
Sculpture - wood
Art Conservation Room
Good
Peterson, John
Curator’s Choice Exhibit
John R. Peterson c. 1949 - 2008 Sculpture c. 1995 | found objects and latex paint Notes: John Peterson was a “free spirit” who often spent time creating art in Saugatuck. He was formally trained at the Chicago Institute of Art and was an accomplished draftsman, sculptor, and muralist. Peterson, who loved to camp while he was in Saugatuck, drew in a style reminiscent of the San Francisco “hippie” sensibility. His beautifully executed works are created by juxtaposing tight patterns against negative space, creating illusions of depth and shading. The works are filled with whimsey, surprise, and playfulness, but are not intended to be “fluff.” There is a deep side to his works that holds the eye, like the fascination and horror experienced when viewing tragedy. John was also known as muralist and sculptor. Here, instead of using lines on paper, he celebrates the shapes and textures of found objects. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: Judy Oberholtzer Accession: 2016.35.13