Peter Vial

Peter Vial (1957) is a self-taught Dutch visual artist based in Amsterdam, whose work explores the relationship between material, memory, identity and transformation.

“Watch with your gut, listen to your soul” is the guiding principle behind his artistic practice. Working intuitively, Vial creates sculptures, mixed-media wall pieces and contemporary mosaics in which fragments, textures and contrasting materials come together to form new visual narratives.

Since beginning his artistic journey in 2007, Vial has developed a distinctive approach to three-dimensional art. His practice has evolved from painting and glass mosaics to an exploration of ceramics, textiles, denim and found materials. By combining traditional techniques with unconventional applications, he challenges the boundaries between sculpture, mosaic and textile art.

A recurring element in his work is the act of wrapping, covering and transforming existing forms. Discarded materials are given new meaning, while fragments become building blocks for unexpected compositions. The contrast between hard and soft, geometric and organic, control and spontaneity plays a central role in his artistic language.

His work is driven by curiosity, intuition and a fascination with t...

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