Natalie Peterson

Natalie Marie Peterson was born in Matawan, New Jersey. The entirety of her adolescence was spent in Matawan, surrounded by a staunchly conservative family. Her interest in the arts was apparent from an early age, as she would often gravitate towards her beloved crayons and pencils, much to the dismay of her mother’s walls. This natural penchant was later rekindled into an interest in pursuing a formal education in visual arts.
After rejecting an acceptance to the University of Rhode Island for a focus in biology, Natalie instead chose a path to pursue her artistic aspirations. After earning an Associate’s degree in Studio Arts from Brookdale Community College, Natalie was equipped with the skill set needed to transfer into Pratt Institute. There she expanded her interests across mediums and beyond basic figural representations, largely experimenting with the connection between the more technical elements of Fine Arts, and her continued interest in the organic and biological processes.
Stepping away from her conservative roots, she has flourished in the multicultural haven that is Brooklyn. While working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Drawing and minoring in Photography, she is also the Co-Pres...

Pratt Institute -- B.F.A. Drawing concentration with a Photography Minor

Brookdale Community College -- A.F.A. Studio Art

Matawan Regional High School -- STEM Program

Oddities
East Hall Gallery
Curated by: Mallory Pearson & Jennifer Choi

Pop-Up Show
Dekalb Gallery
Curated by Bria Pickle & Kati Yewell

GCU Art Invitational
Georgian Court University
Curated by: Leo Morrissey