Peter Corr
“I am passionate about the power of art to transform both ourselves and the environment we inhabit.”
Peter Corr is a contemporary British artist whose work is deeply influenced by his diverse cultural experiences. Born in Preston, UK, he has lived in Germany, Cyprus, and the Middle East, with each location leaving a distinct mark on his artistic style. Currently based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, his recent work is inspired by the forests and natural landscapes of the UK. A two-week residency in the New Forest provided a creative springboard for his large oil and cold wax-based paintings.
His paintings occupy the transitional space between realism and abstraction, celebrating the flat surface of the picture plane and exploring new designs and compositions. He employs various pictorial devices and techniques to create a sense of space and depth, often leaving the specific geographical location ambiguous to focus on the experiences, emotions, and textures that serve as the visual backdrop to our lives.
Peter strives to evoke contrasting sensations and impressions, capturing feelings of time passing and timelessness, with a particular interest in concepts associated with tranquility, serenity, and meditation.
Peter Corr was born in Preston, UK, and has spent many years living and working abroad, enjoying the experience of getting to know different people and cultures. He has lived in Germany, Cyprus, and most recently in the Middle East. All of these places influence his work, which is evident in the blue and turquoise hues of the Mediterranean, the warm ochres of the Persian Gulf, and his focus on design, structure, and the tactile qualities of nature and land.
He currently resides in Ely, Cambridgeshire, where his recent work is inspired by the forests and natural landscapes of the UK. A two-week residency in the New Forest provided a creative springboard for his large oil and cold wax-based paintings. On his blog, you can discover how he uses cold wax to create exciting surface textures and impasto effects.
Most of his work occupies the transitional space between realism and abstraction. He celebrates the flat surface of the picture plane and seizes the opportunity to explore new designs and compositions. He employs various pictorial devices and techniques to create a sense of space and depth. There is always a tension between illusionistic perspective and the reality of the canvas as a flat, two-dimensional object. This is why he rarely describes a specific place or geographical location; he is more interested in the experiences, emotions, and textures that serve as the visual backdrop to our lives.
He strives to evoke contrasting sensations and impressions, capturing feelings of time passing and timelessness. In particular, he is deeply interested in concepts associated with tranquility, serenity, and meditation.
Peter is passionate about the power of art to transform both ourselves and the environment we inhabit.
