Erin T Peterson
Artist Statement
I am an interdisciplinary artist and use a multitude of media to portray different topics. For 2D works, I work primarily with silkscreen prints depicting the topic of the body and the struggles we share regarding society’s body standards. I have always struggled with my self image and how I am portrayed by others as a physical being. I have used my artistic journey as an opportunity to find my own worth and start healing and seeing my body as the beauty it is.
I work with silkscreen prints and 3D works including ceramic and mosaic. I create silkscreen prints using my personal photos as reference. I make simple line drawings taking inspiration from Louise Krampien and her style of drawings and blocked out colors. I also take inspiration from shapes and patterns I find in the world, whether this is clothing or packaging etc. My ceramic pieces are created using custom slip cast molds and I experiment with glazing combinations. I also use ceramic to create my own custom tiles to use in my mosaic pieces. I recreate childhood images using glass, beads, stones, and ceramic pieces in medium scale mosaic pieces. I explore different textures and incorporate movement in these pieces. As I continue this work, I hope to inspire women to explore their own personal beauty and help with their healing journey through art.
Biography
Erin T Peterson grew up in a military family and moved during her childhood spending most of her time in Oklahoma. She currently resides in Spearfish, SD and attends Black Hills State University. Her artistic ventures started young when she began entering her work in the junior arts and crafts competition in the Oklahoma State Fair, winning two best in show and four first place ribbons in 2015. Her career progressed at Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center where she 3D modeled and created video games which won her state and national titles. As she moved around physically and within the art world she has found success with creating 3D works in glass and ceramic as well as printmaking. Her works explore the feminine body and the detrimental effects of society on women’s self image. Within her prints she utilizes color and space using bright and eyecatching colors overlaid with outlines of poses. In mosaic, her art translates as documentative photographs recreated in glass of significant moments in her history. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions including three of her works being selected in a juried show in spring of 2023. She has also participated in community art projects such as a mural project and workshops through MakeSpace, a community art group. She continues to introduce new media and explore different aspects of bodies and how they hold memories.