React to Contact - Peter Ahart

Exhibition dates: June 1 - July 1, 2023

Peter's work focuses on responding to experiences in the military and the effects that serving has on our veterans and their families through the materiality of process and the vitality of material. The process of developing, and responding to the painting is the driving factor within his work. Throughout these processes, the viewer will see the historical record of actions, and reactions, allowing for the “soul” of the piece to emerge. These actions, based on examining past experiences allow for an outpour of energy. He is portraying this rawness and vitality in the work, as he responded to these experiences. The chosen information is based on material that usually falls outside of the traditional fine art community. This material has the ability to transform its presence, appearing as something else while also being able to portray itself. The imagery of collaged papers, fabric and cardboard combined with adhesives and painted gestures presents as a physical overwhelming image for each viewer to encounter.