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Peter Keresztury

  • 1337 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
  • The Founders' Gallery

Studio Information

Building Name

Art Works Downtown

Studio Or Unit Number

The Founders' Gallery

Special Location Or Visiting Instructions

My art will be on display at The Founders' Gallery at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael from April 12 to May 31, 2024 and during both weekends of Marin Open Studios

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About The Artist

Artist Statement

I am a sculptor, painter and furniture designer who seeks beauty, harmony, balance and proportion in all my endeavors. Growing up in a home atmosphere of art and art appreciation, I have always been involved in the creative arts. My interest in art deco and mid-century design are reflected in most of my art. And my many years as a building contractor has given me an appreciation for wood, metal, aluminum and other materials. I like working with vibrant colors that bring joy and excitement.

Biography

In college I majored in Industrial Arts with a Fine Arts minor. I moved to New Hope, PA and began designing modern furniture, which was influenced by the great mid-century designers, George Nakashima, Paul Evans, and Phillip Lloyd Powell, who resided there. Art Deco designs also played an important role in my 2 and 3 dimensional projects and continued to be an important feature in all my designs.

I moved to New York City in the ‘60s, got married, and lived in a loft where I designed and manufactured modern furniture, sculptures, and accessories. One of my chairs and a sculpture were exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

I have lived in California since 1972 and my sculptures, along with my abstract paintings, have been displayed in various galleries. I have also curated several art and sculpture exhibitions.

My current art projects include designing table furniture with my abstract paintings on the tops. “Tables As Art – Functional Art” collection includes coffee tables, 3 pc sets, console/entry tables, and breakfast/dining tables. Most tops have my abstract painting designs, others have polished copper, brass, and aluminum patchwork and some have a combination of both. All tables come in many sizes, shapes, and colors and have handcrafted architectural stepped legs.

I live in Novato, CA with my wife, Deborah, surrounded by my furniture, paintings, and kinetic wind sculptures on my front lawn and back deck. I am a member of International Sculpture Center, Pacific Rim Sculptors, and Marin Open Studios.

Art Medium(s)

Furniture

Group Studio Details

My art will be displayed in The Founders’ Gallery at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael from April 12 to May 31, 2024 including both weekends of Marin Open Studios/

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(415) 884-2579

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