Exhibition
Michael Peterson: Evolution | Revolution
October 16–January 03
The San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design, 550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94102
Join the San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design for a preview reception for Michael Peterson: Evolution | Revolution, a collection of more than 30 distinctive wood works that showcases two decades of artistic development, Thursday, October 15 from 6-8 p.m. Sip wine and be among the first to view 20 recent sculptures and 15 vessel forms that trace the evolution of Peterson’s work from lathe-turned wood bowls to his current abstract works, which feature complex, organic forms and textured surfaces.
Michael Peterson’s wood sculptures are deeply inspired by his environment in the Pacific Northwest. This exhibition follows the artist’s unique trajectory from his early works to his most current organic abstract forms realized through the mastery of the chainsaw.
More info: sfmcd.org
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I met Micheal in 1998 at a woodturning symposium in Everett Wa. I sat in on all of his rotations. He was a excellent demonstrator and teacher. After that time and for the next 2~3 years every time I saw his name as a demonstrator at any event , I was there. I consider him a great mentor and to this day he influences my work.For the past 10 years I have been turning professionally in Hawaii.Micheal's work is inspired by the environment in the Pacific Northwest and I the environment in the Hawaiian Islands. Quite a difference, and yet to this day I look at my work and see his influence . It has been fun watching his progression from turnings to these abstract forms. It makes me wonder where he will go next.Micheal if you read this ALOHA and we will meet up somewhere down the line.
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