Peter N Gray

Education/Training
• PhD, University of Texas at Houston GSBS ● MS, Northwestern University
• BA&S, University of Delaware ● Delaware Art Institute
• Lineal & Siegel Graphic Design, NY, NY ● Evanston Art Center, IL
Member
• International Sculpture Center
• Chicago Sculpture International
• SciArt Center, New York, NY
• Contemporary Arts Council
• ASCI – Arts & Science Collaboration, Inc., New York, NY
• 3-D12 Chicago Sculptors
• Diasporal Rhythms: collectors of contemporary artists of African descent
Public Art
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2024/2025)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2023/2024)
• Ascentra Credit Union, IA (permanent from 2023)
• Bonita, California (permanent private collection from 2022)
• New York City, NY (permanent private collection from 2022)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2023/2024)
• Quad Cities Public Sculpture Project, Bettendorf, IA (2022/2023)
• Rock Island Public Art, Rock Island, IL, (permanent)
• Quad Cities Public Sculpture Project, Bettendorf, IA (2021/2022)
• Rock Island Public Art, Rock Island, IL, (2021/2022)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2021/2022)
• Quad Cities Public Art, Rock Island, IL (2020/2021)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2020/2021)
• Sweet Maple Café, Chicago, IL (permanent from 2020)
• Metra Train Station, Berwyn, IL (permanent from 2020)
• CBRE Building 353 North Clark, Chicago, IL (2019)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2019/20)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Chicago, IL (2018/19)
• Oak Park Sculpture Walk, Oak Park, IL (2017)
• Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Year of Public Art, Chicago, IL (2017/18)
• Brain Extravaganza!, City of Fisher, IN (2017)
• Butler University, Indianapolis, IN (2017)
• 64th and Dorchester Park, Chicago, IL (permanent from 2015)
• Chicago State University, Chicago, IL (permanent from 2014)
• The Art Center, Highland Park, IL (2014)
• Chicago Park District, Independence Blvd. & Taylor St. Chicago, IL (2013/14)
• Nettlehorst School, Chicago, IL (installed 2012)
• Brain Extravaganza!, Bloomington, IN (2012)
• Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit, Fire Station Park, Chicago, IL (2011/2012)
• Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL (2010/2011)
• Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL
• Chicago Transit Authority Subway Station, Chicago, IL (long-term, installed 2009)
• MYMA Sculpture Center, Missouri Valley, IA (permanent from 2007)
• Public Sculpture Park, Lincolnwood, IL (permanent)
• Dixon Elementary School, Chicago, IL (permanent from 2007)



Exhibitions (Recent - Selected)
2023
• Hyde Park Art Center, Not Just Another Pretty Face, Chicago, IL
• Bridgeport Art Center, CAVA, Chicago, IL
• Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Connecting to Our Common Ground,
• Riverwoods, IL – Juror, Patric McCoy
• Beverly Art Center, ArtComp 46, Chicago, IL – Jurors, Yoonshin Park and Jennifer Mannebach
2022
• CSI Project Space, Little, but Bold, Chicago, IL
• 3D4D Gallery, Mindscapes, Chicago, IL
• CAVA, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oakbrook, IL
2021
• Tall Grass Arts Association, Not Really, Park Forest, IL – Curator, Claudia Craemer
• CAVA, Later Impressions 2021, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL – Judge, David Gista
• Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL – Awardee – Jurors, Yaounde Ole & Jeffery Hirst
• Beverly Art Center, ArtComp 44, Chicago, IL – Juror, Matthew Owen Wead
2020
• Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL, Curator Adrienne Kochman
• Scharpenberg Gallery, DANK Haus, CAVA Urban Life/Social Fabric, Chicago, IL

There is much more upon request.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

As a steel sculptor with a genetic science background, I am interested in exploring the intersection of art and science. My work often deals with themes of evolution, mutation, and the natural world. I am fascinated by the way that biological processes can be seen as forms of art, and I believe that art can be a powerful tool for understanding the world around us.
I use steel as my medium because it is a strong and versatile material that can be manipulated in many ways. I often use traditional welding techniques to create my sculptures, but I also experiment with new and innovative methods. I am interested in pushing the boundaries of what is possible with steel sculpture, and I am always looking for new ways to express myself through my work.
Art can be a powerful tool for social change. My work often deals with issues of social justice and environmentalism. I believe that art can help people to see the world in a new way, and I hope that my work can inspire people to take action to make the world a better place. Art has the power to connect people and to create a sense of community. My work is intended to create a dialogue between the viewer and the sculpture, and to explore the ways in which we can all connect with the natural world.

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