Title: “Get Him Back”
Artist: Sophie Peters
Medium: Oil and acrylic on canvas
Size: 16” x 24”
Artist Statement: I grew up in the south of England the granddaughter of war veterans on both sides of World War II and moved to New Orleans in 2017, where I met many wonderful US veterans. Veterans were my neighbors and friends and often subjects for my paintings. Learning their stories and experiences forever changed me. During 2020 I lived with my best friend who had also served in the military -her young nephew is the inspiration for this painting. As I saw him running about with a water pistol. I was reminded of the traumatic experiences he would likely endure if he follows the life path of my friend who had served. I was compelled to paint this painting after witnessing the January 6th events on television. I could feel that it was a pivotal moment in history and couldn’t stop thinking about my friend’s young nephew and what future was waiting for him.
Bio: I grew up in the south of England and moved to the USA in 2017. I have always had an obsession with color and conflict and I bring these two themes into my artwork. I like to use oil and acrylic paint to document and explore the people around me, particularly those touched by violence. I currently create art in Philadelphia, PA and frequently visit New Orleans and England as a citizen of the USA and UK. https://sophiepetersartwork.com/