Peter Hanson

Artist Profile: Peter Noel Hanson

Background:
My artistic journey is a fusion of diverse cultural experiences, having grown up in the UK, Malaysia, Sierra Leone, and The Netherlands. This rich tapestry of influences has profoundly shaped my artistic perspective.


Artistic Style:
I am a sculptor specializing in wood carvings and I love the craftsmanship of creating and making pieces by hand. I aim for an interplay between the realms of realism and abstraction, to create a dynamic interplay of form and emotion.
I find the interaction between various cultures important to highlight and own existence as a person from 2 different cultures will always play a major role in my work.

Signature Creations:
My unique contribution to the art world lies in the creation of mini tableaus, which I've named 'Prototypes', crafted from repurposed materials. Each piece is a testament to my commitment to sustainability and a reflection of the beauty that can emerge from the discarded.

My wood pieces are made of reclaimed, re-used or found wood Old wood carries stories and memories in it, which always adds a extra element to my pieces and I'm intrigued by the whole process of working the wood and giving it new meaning.

Inspirations:
I am a true ec...

2024 - ALL WORK ON VIEW AT MY ADDRESS.
2024 - Exhibition. O42 Interiors. Groningen, Nl.
2022 - Exhibition. O42 Interiors. Groningen, Nl.
2019 - Uit de Kunst in Usquert (group) open studio route, Usquert, The Netherlands
2018 - 'GOOD VIBES', solo exhibition, Maarsingh & van Steijn, The Netherlands
2018 - 'Monumentaal Usquert', The Netherlands
2017 - 'West Africa-Groningen Connection' O42, Groningen, The Netherlands
2017 - 'Autumn Exhibition' (group), Gallery Den Andel, The Netherlands
2016 - 'Monumentaal Usquert', The Netherlands
2014 - 'Contemporary Art' (group), Alliance Française, Monrovia, Liberia
2012 - 'Sculpted' solo exhibition, German Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia
2011 - 'Art in the Ambassador's Residence' (group), U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia