Peter Lyon Exhibit
Embodiment
In June our Vault Gallery will feature mixed media by Peter Lyon.
Embodiment is a provocative exhibit that is meant to be both visually and intellectually stimulating featuring two-dimensional work exploring our post-modern world and societal issues at large. The artist approaches his themes with a critical and oft-times humorous viewpoint. One can expect to see a variety of different styles and genres, both painted and mixed-media.
Painterly strokes, vivid coloring and use of light are some of Peter's hallmarks. He has a knack for color and enjoys mixing on the canvas. The surfaces he chooses are often reclaimed or self-made. Oils are used sparingly and in thin layers.
The works being displayed in this exhibit are a combination of pieces created in the last few years and new works that will be making their first public debut.
Show Dates + Artist Info
Embodiment will be on display June 7-29, 2024 in our Vault Gallery. This show is presented by The Don & Catharine Cultural Series.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, June 7 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Peter and view his work. The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities.
Peter has been exhibited in about a dozen galleries across the East Coast and has placed or received honors in many different juried exhibits from 1994 to present. He has worked as a graphic designer for 15 years to support his painting habit.
"I am an interpreter, I hear the noise and I try to make sense of it. I have often been criticized for not developing a definitive style but I am proud of this distinction. I liken my work to that of a musician. While I may prefer certain genres or aesthetics, I choose to match the piece to the subject. My voice is secondary to the sentiment; I use styles, methods and media as tools to deliver the message. While many of my works definitely exhibit certain traits and tendencies, I prefer not to be classified into a nice, neat box." - Peter Lyon