Mendelson Fine Art Photography
Amalfi Coast, by Peter Mendelson
NAME:
Peter Mendelson
CATEGORY:
Art
WEBSITE:
www.mendelsonfineartphotography.com
INSTAGRAM:
@mendelsonfineartphotography
EMAIL:
petermaxmendelson@mac.com
BASED IN:
Weston, CT
About
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.
My photographic work delves into the rich tapestry of coastal and urban spaces. I capture scenes of well-used places and objects that contain stories of the ways people interact with their environment over time, revealing how age imparts a patina or interesting visual characteristics to objects within the scene. I find beauty in the wear and tear, the lived-in quality of these spaces, and the stories they silently tell.
My compositions often evoke childhood memories and echo the spirit of decades past, yet I interlace these subjects with a modern twist, employing bold colors, graphic compositions, and contemporary framing materials like aluminum and acrylic to amplify the vibrancy and depth of each image. Through this approach, I strive to create a dialogue between the past and present, unveiling the essential nature and timeless beauty of the familiar in a joyful way.
Fun fact: I’m learning how to play the Electric Guitar - it’s never too late!
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
Sorelle Gallery, Westport, CT
Jules Place Gallery, Boston, MA
ARTWORK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
Saatchi
Artist’s Statement:
“I use perspective, light, and color to capture the psychological power of coastal and urban environments.”
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Fine Art Photography
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Contemporary
Pop
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Commissions Accepted
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