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Images from “Rememory”
My solo exhibition Rememory opened last Friday at the Kent Bellows Studio & Center for the Visual Arts in Omaha, Nebraska. It was a wonderful turnout and the space worked well with the pieces against a combination of high and low ceilings and unorthodox angles. The show is open until September 28. Here are images of a few of the … Read more
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Save-the-Date – Peter Cales Solo show “Rememory”
For several months I’ve been balancing a heavy load of commissions, some part-time work helping a couple other artists grow their studio practices and slowly making work for what will be my first solo art show, Rememory. The work I’ve put together for Rememory is inspired by how we experience memories – their creation, impact and loss. For me, the … Read more
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Solo Show Process Pic – May 22, 2012
I recently started experimenting with some 2-D art while working with my students at Kent Bellows Studio. Here’s the first block print I’ve attempted since college! I tend to stay within mediums I feel very confident and knowledgeable about, but I might try to incorporate some wood block prints similar to this into my show if I think they’re up … Read more
Solo Show process pic – May 15, 2012
I’m planning a large hot air balloon installation for my September solo show at Kent Bellows Studio. Here’s a little peek at some of the molding process for slip casting. Thanks to Amy Nelson for loads of help.
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Solo Show Process Pic Peek – 3/29/12
It’s all about the moldings and the castings, and the castings and the moldings. And I’ve barely even scratched the surface on the castings…
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Measure Cut Cut in Inspired Home!
In case you missed it, me and my work (including one of my signature wooden hot air balloons) are featured in the current issue of Inspired Home magazine. Scroll to page 64 in the current issue to read the story! (Then go back and read the rest of the magazine, of course.) Combined with a (somewhat) recent feature on Design … Read more
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The Making of… the Delinea Design Conference Table
I recently finished a brand-spankin’ new conference table for rising creative content stars (and Equal Omaha leaders and champions) Delinea Design. With multiple woods, strange angles, drawers, painted components and frosted glass that required me to enlist the assistance of my mentor and friend Littleton Alston, this proved to be a complicated and ultimately rewarding piece. The Delinea Design Conference … Read more
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Peter Cales Solo Show – Update 3/20/12
My first solo fine art show is scheduled for September 6, 2012 at the Kent Bellows Studio and Center for the Arts. It’s a big deal to me on many levels. It’ll be the culmination of several years of work, research, learning, experiences and process. It’s also meaningful to me that it will be at KBS because of the history … Read more
Tables for Two; New semester at KBS; Placemakers at the Bemis
It’s been a crazy few weeks. I’ve moved to a new house, started my second full semester as a mentor with the Kent Bellows Studio and have several major projects going on, including two large conference-type tables that are commissions for growing Omaha small businesses. Balancing these two tables has been one of the trickier challenges I’ve faced since starting … Read more
A Vessel
All the projects I take on are meaningful and important. Many carry an emotional significance based on the way my customer plans to use the piece, like an altar or dining table. It’s not everyday you get the opportunity to have something made especially for you that will be a part of your daily rituals and routines, and will eventually … Read more