
Peter Mendelson
Weston, CT
Peter Mendelson is a photographer based in Weston, CT. He uses perspective, light, and color to capture the psychological power of urban and coastal spaces.
MessagePeter Mendelson is a Connecticut based artist specializing in fine art photography. Initially inspired by the New American Color school of the 1970s and the work of British photographer Martin Parr and Italian photographer Massimo Vitali, for the last 20 years Peter has been documenting everyday cultural artifacts and leisure destinations from Maine to Miami and beyond in his own unique photographic style. Peter further refined his vision through workshops conducted by various photographers, including Magnum photographers Matt Black and Alex Webb, landscape photographer Stephen Johnson, and NYC street photographer Phil Penman. Over time, he developed his particular style, using perspective, light, and color to capture the psychological power of urban and coastal spaces, aiming to inspire viewers to re-imagine the world for themselves.
With an interest in the theme of modern leisure, an eye for architectural detail, and a long term affinity for the New England coastline, much of Peter’s work centers on coastal pastimes and waterfront and urban architecture. Peter has participated in solo and group shows in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Illinois. His work can be found at Sorelle Gallery in Westport, CT and Jules Place Gallery in Boston, Massachusetts, and as well as in private collections throughout the U.S.
Statement
My photography is foremost about bold color and composition, with the aim of not just recording, but revealing. In an attempt to perceive beyond the superficial, I often compose my photographs in a straightforward manner, stripping out the non-essential to expose what is fundamental about my subjects. Cultural artifacts, signs and structures that would often be overlooked form a core part of my subject matter, and bring to mind questions about the cultural origins and uses of these objects.
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