Michael Peterson: Unique Wood Sculptures

Michael Peterson is well-known on a national scale. His first works were symmetrical and born of the lathe; his newer works are of an organic nature, but were created via a chainsaw. Forty wood sculptures  representative of 20 years of his artistic endeavor will be shown at the Mobile Museum of Art from 07/23/10 until 10/03/10.

Peterson's creativity is fueled by his beautiful surroundings in the Pacific Northwest. His work has been exhibited in many places including The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Detroit Institute of Arts, and the del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles.

Collections of his sculptures are housed at numerous museums including the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA.

Claudia DeMonte: Eclectic Media Artist

Claudia DeMonte began creating images that spoke volumes in the 1970's, which included pulp paper designs, clay figures, and paintings. She also works with bronze, fabric, and wood. Her works make a statement on how women are portrayed with sobriety and humor.

DeMonte is also a collector, lecturer, teacher, and curator. Her work and an assortment of hand painted dolls found in various countries will be on display from 04/30/10 to 07/11/10 at the Mobile Museum of Art.

Claudia DeMonte
Biography - DeMonte, Claudia (1947-): An article from: Contemporary Authors