Bonnie
Peterson |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Artist
Statement My interest in climate science
is motivated by backpacking trips in California’s Sierra mountain
range. Lengthy walks and primitive exploration integrate the impacts of
contemporary society and historical context and provide a novel opportunity
for the consideration of current events and ethical questions. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biography
Bonnie Peterson is a textile artist investigating environmental and social issues. Recently she worked with scientists studying fire ecology, atmospheric science and lake chemistry to make artwork about climate science. She was an artist-in-residence at Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, Isle Royale, and Crater Lake National Parks. Her work is in the collection of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York and in many private collections. Peterson has an extensive exhibition and grant funding record including four individual artist grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a grant from the Illinois Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts and other awards. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois-Urbana and an MBA from DePaul University. Originally from the Chicago area, she recently relocated to Houghton, Michigan and has a studio there. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Home | New work | Art
+ Science |
Adventure Series | Political Series | Maps & Globes | Domestic Series | Resume | Artist Statement | Contact | ||||||||||||||||