Peter Mendelson
POV
Exhibition at Sohn Gallery
Artist Statement
My photography explores the evolving relationship between humans and their environments,
capturing the imprint of culture, time, and transformation in both urban and coastal
landscapes.Growing up a suburban kid on the North Shore of Long Island in the 1970s, my two great escapes were New York City and the Long Island shoreline from Jones Beach to Montauk. While radically different, these environments expanded my horizons, literally and figuratively, and continue to have an effect on me to this day.
While my work is rooted in a documentary approach, I embrace a sense of the past, drawing attention to the layers of history embedded in everyday places that may evoke personal and collective memories. At the same time, I interlace these subjects with a modern twist and sense of humor, employing bold colors, graphic compositions, and framing materials like aluminum and acrylic to amplify the vibrancy and depth of each image. Through this approach, I strive to create a joyful and visually compelling dialogue that bridges nostalgia with a contemporary perspective.
Exhibition Dates:
March 28th - April 28th 2025
Location:
Sohn Fine Art , 69 Church Street, Lennox MA 01240
