Show 137 – Peter Augustin (Painter/Printmaker)
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Leo Magri)
In 2021, Peter became an Elected Member of the Academy of Fine Arts, a member of Watercolour New Zealand, and a member of Printmakers Combined Coromandel.
Peter was born an 'artist' into a family of artists and musicians in Slovenia. During his childhood, he was an active painter following in the footsteps of his uncles. In his later teens, he moved to Switzerland, where he became more involved in art, studied at Arts School Lucerne, and private tuition from acclaimed artists Paul Haelan and Otto Gilli.
Peter lived in Switzerland for 35 years, exhibiting there and in other countries, including Holland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Russia.
His work reflects the passion and excitement of being an artist; it is symbolic, laden with colour and emotion. Pursuing his unique artistic path, he hopes to push more boundaries and part with gifts inspiring responses to colours, emotion, love and a positive contribution to people's lives.
Gallerists have described his work style as 'lyrical Abstract', connecting to his influencers, de Stael, Jawlensky, Dali, and Schiele.. In New Zealand, he is influenced by the vibrant colours of nature, the amazing range of greens and blues, and the sea.
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