Focus on Free Forms Born from Dialogue with Wood

George Peterson began creating woodcrafts self-taught in 1992. He now presides over his own studio, "Circle Factory," in Asheville, North Carolina, producing a variety of works including wood bowls and sculptures. His background as a skater is reflected in his DIY spirit, such as using discarded skateboards in his art. The forms and unique marks born from his dialogue with wood are full of freedom and warmth. Simply having his works in a space can evoke a sense of richness.

The "George Peterson Circle Factory" exhibition features wood bowls and stools turned on a lathe, as well as wall objects and sculptures made from scrap skateboards. All of these pieces are being shown for the first time in this solo exhibition.

This exhibition is currently being held at "CARGO," an interior goods and furniture retailer in Toyama Prefecture, until Sunday, July 5. It will then move to "CURATOR’S CUBE" in Toranomon, Tokyo, starting Saturday, July 11. An opening reception with the artist is scheduled for the first day, Saturday, July 11, from 6 PM. This marks his second solo exhibition in Tokyo, and the first in three years. Why not experience the current state of American woodcraft?

"George Peterson Circle Factory" Exhibition
Dates: Until Sunday, July 5, 2015
Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Weekends 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Venue: CARGO
27 Yamamuro, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Tel. 076-422-5755
cargo27.com

Dates: Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 20, 2015
Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Closed: Open daily during the exhibition period
Venue: CURATOR’S CUBE
1-1-9 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6721-5255
curatorscube.com

Opening Reception
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: CURATOR’S CUBE