Peter Bradley Cohen

Peter Cohen is a sculpture artist based in Hudson, NY. Working primarily with found and industrial materials such as structural steel, his work explores the tension and balance between geometric rigidity and organic fluidity, material weight, and the impression of weightlessness. With traces of assemblage, much of Peter’s process involves the act of improvisation, reflecting his interest in the unpredictable nature of human and natural expression. The intent, in much of his work, involves stopping motion so the viewer can be a part of a moment where the action has been paused. His work also strives to inculcate a sense that the viewer has stumbled upon an object that looks and feels untouched or manipulated, almost random. This element speaks to the inherent beauty of the found object or thing that is not easily captured or reproduced.

He has long since been interested in spiritual and cultural objects and structures that have garnered adoration, devotion, and fervor in the world. So, it is no surprise that his work takes cues from symbols and objects and translates them into totemic and shrine-like objects.

Exhibitions:

530 Burns Gallery, Sarasota Florida, Season Preview, Oct-Nov.

Jen Tough Gallery, Benicia California, Extra Crispy Group Show, Sept-October 2018

Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, Massachusetts, Juried Member Show, Sept-Oct 2018

Kaller  Contemporary Fine Arts, Washington, DC, Quarry Springs Show, May 2018

Newport Contemporary Fine Arts, Newport Rhode Island, Spring Exhibition, April - May 2018

Kabinett, Boston, Killers & Thrillers, Jan - March 2018

Newport Contemporary Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island, Nov-Jan 15, 2018

Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, Massachusetts, Nov-Jan 2018

Newport Contemporary Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island, Fall Exhibition, Oct - Nov 2017

Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mary Schein Fall Salon, Sept  2017

Bromfield Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts, Body Politic, August 2-20, 2017

Attleboro Art Museum, Attleboro, Massachusetts, The Line, June 15- July 15, 2017

Newport Contemporary Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island, Spring Group Show, May-June, 2017

Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts, National Prize Show, Juror’s Choice Recipient, May 2017

Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, Massachusetts, Reclaimed Show, April-July 2017

Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Miniature Show, April 2017