Artist By Artist, Portraits In Context

“Artist By Artist –– an exploration of artist Peter Coes and his work by artist Cariappa Annaiah.” This appreciation of Peter and his artwork marks the release of “Portraits In Context” and the introduction of an evolving medium. An early example of this medium is my series, “Smear Paintings.” I draw or photograph people, and objects, print the portraits on paper, tear these prints and use the pieces to create temporary ensembles lit by ambient light for dimensionality, and capture it in-camera using depth of field as a compositional tool. In essence, the portraits are created twice. First, as a primary portrait, and second, part of an ensemble. Post-processing is limited to contrast adjustment. The ephemera are dismantled, and live only as an archival canvas print, hence the term for this medium, Mixed Media – Torn Paper Portraits, Light – Ephemeral Ensemble Captured in 2D, Pigment Inks, Canvas.

In each portrait, all elements that are seen alongside the artist are examples of his artwork.

Peter Coes, a long-time resident of Cape Cod is a multidimensional artist, and a master
– painter
– carver
– woodworker
– illustrator
– storyteller

He is also an experienced mariner, model boat builder, general handyman, and the list goes on, but always ends with nice human being!

To appreciate the depth and breadth of his exceptional and unique art, and to meet a genuine artist, please visit his website at www.petercoesgallery.com and drop by his studio on Historic Route 6A in Cummaquid, Massachusetts.

"Artist as Alchemist" was on show in 2015 at "Structures & Remnants" an exhibition hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, MA.