Aaron Peterson

Dates: July 4 – August 29, 2025

My work often blends elements of realism, surrealism and abstract art influenced by geometry. I also try to mix influences from graffiti art, tribal art and concepts from graphic design when creating. I like to let the ideas go to the paper subconsciously and determine meaning as a theme appears. Much of this show focuses on dream-like visuals with the intention of giving the eye a chance to find more underlying images.

I find inspiration from a wide variety of art. Some of my favorite artists are Rene Magritte, Nadir Afonso, Vincent Van Gogh, M.C. Escher, Georgia O’Keeffe and Casper David Friedrich.

When viewing my work, I would like to have the individual find their own meaning and imagery from each piece of art. My most recent work is ball point pen or felt pen on paper, as I find I work better in this medium and enjoy the stark contrast between the dark ink and white paper.

This show is called “Duality” in reference to opposites found in nature and the concepts of life and death as well as material and non-material. I feel my ink work has a very direct duality to the viewer between the black ink and white background.

I want to dedicate this show to my mother and aunt who both passed away recently. They were both born and raised Saint Johners and often told me stories of the city with great joy.