art delivery : 09.23.23

I have been following the work of today’s “member in the spotlight” for years… but did I recognize her when I met her in person last spring? NOPE. You can’t blame me though… Delaware based artist Lauren E. Peters is a self-portrait chameleon!

“Donning wigs and costumes reflects the assembling of the armor that gets us through the day, a projection of who we want to be, or the layers we use to hide. I create source photos using my form as the base material upon which I add and subtract layers of meaning, and then oil paintings to join the legacy of portraits trying to stake a claim in existence … We refashion our bodies to create a story about the person inside, and the foundation of my practice is a deep engagement with the construct(ion) and performance of identity and gender. I am running full force, smashing my body into different narratives to see what can transform me.”

Love it! And now I want need a pink wig. You can follow Lauren on Instagram at @lauren.e.peters.

Bio photos by @jenpolillophotography

An open call for a curated group exhibition in Philadelphia? Yep!

Theme: WILD / When: Jan 2024 / Where: Upstairs at @paradigmgs

“We are seeking artists who explore nature, wilderness, and landscapes, interpreting the concept of “WILD” through various mediums such as painting, collage, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. 🌸🌿🐅

Submissions are open to all mediums and styles, with a size limit of 30 inches on any side including the frame. We encourage artists from any and all backgrounds to apply. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and diverse art exhibition in the historic Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. In addition to being invited to showcase your work and attend an opening reception [which was PACKED at the last show!], the selected artists will benefit from extensive marketing through all of Create! Magazine’s channels, reaching our global audience of 260k+ readers and followers.”

Curators: Alicia Puig, CEO of PxP Contemporary and Director of Create! Magazine and Ekaterina Popova, Founder of Create! Magazine

So fun! If you wanna get WILD with Create! Magazine at Paradigm Gallery, submit your work right here (and if your brand/business is interested in sponsoring a Saturday ART DELIVERY, send me an email with the subject line SPONSORSHIP - thx!)

Happy weekend ~ Danielle