Sarah Peters on the Paris Review blog
Sarah Peters' gorgeous essay on the making of her current body of work appears on the blog of my all time favorite literary magazine, The Paris Review. Here's a snippet:
Sarah's solo exhibition continues at the gallery through tomorrow. Don't miss it!Sarah Peters, Sept 8, 1620, 2010, ink and pen on paper.The passengers' experience on the Mayflower is documented by William Bradford: They were huddled under the deck, without privacy, and they were seasick. There was hostility between the Pilgrims and the other passengers. Adding to their misery, the mainmast cracked in the middle of the voyage.
Sarah Peters, Sept 24, 1620, 2010, ink and pen on paper.
William Bradford describes a crew member taunting the Pilgrims, saying that he would relish throwing them overboard as they died from illness. He was described as haughty, cursing and swearing bitterly. The seaman’s own death is noted by Bradford as “the just hand of God upon him.”
Labels: gallery artists exhibitions
posted by Edward_ at
12:06 PM
3 Comments:
It really looks great. It's a shame to miss the show, but I live far away.
I really liked the painting/drawing wall pieces. Very atmospheric.
I thought it a beautiful show overall.
Ah, when I notice Sarah's titles 1620 I can't help but think 420. A perfect thesis given the imagery. Well done Sarah.
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