AUGUST 6 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2005

THE ORGANIC VEIL

At birth we are given a veil organic. Without realizing it, my work was an ongoing attempt to lift that veil, if only for a moment--but not to just see what might be underneath--more to see what was right before my eyes the whole time. Nature is both an odd companion to the human spirit and intellect, and also its enemy. We fight decomposition in both living and art. And yet, it embraces us faithfully, all through our journey, right to the end.

This immature art that found its way into and through my fingers has taught me more about love and life than I ever imagined possible. The art, like its captured moments, is imperfect. I am and will be forever grateful that it found me.

Peter Cooper's exhibit is accompanied by poetry by Romanian poet/journalist
CORINA STIRB
Click on the links at left to view artwork with links to the art's poem on Corina Stirb's website.