Peter Caden: Rhythm and Hues

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Peter Caden, "Good Vibrations – Homage to C. Tousignant," 2018

acrylic on canvas, 40” x 40”

Peter Caden: Rhythm and Hues

Opening reception: First Friday, January 7 - gallery hours extended to 8:00 p.m., artist in attendance 5-8, featuring live acoustic music by Jeremy Doody.

Artist’s Talk: First Friday, February 4 - gallery hours extended 4:30-8:00pm  Talk at 6:30 pm.

Peter Caden’s exhibit features a series of acrylic paintings exploring themes of optical and/or geometric abstraction. This series uses visual fields of concentric linear elements that create both bold and nuanced color interactions. The pieces have the painterly appeal of something hand-wrought rather than mechanical precision and are reminiscent of the work of other artists who have explored the relationships of colour through optical and geometric art (Claude Tousignant, Wassily Kandinsky, Jasper Johns, Kenneth Noland, Josef Albers). One can imagine that the meticulousness and repetitive process to produce these paintings in various combinations could become meditative or even addictive.  In his talk, Caden’s will share some of his inspirations and process. 

Peter Caden was born in Toronto in 1955. He recalls that his first significant art influences were the frequent visits to the McMichael Art Collection and the Royal Ontario Museum. The writings of Hans Hoffman and Josef Albers, well known for his extensive research in colour theory have also impacted his studies in mid-century painting and ceramics. He is self-taught and began experimenting with gouache and encaustic in 2007 and now uses acrylic paints, employing a precise, methodical technique. Exhibiting non-figurative images and dynamic color, his current paintings are primarily concerned with creating images that are refreshing, reflective and sometimes whimsical.