About
The residency concluded with a public talk at Vasl where Peter discussed his practice and the ‘Foundation’ installations. The sculptures being in remote locations and in some cases already repurposed by local residents, discussion touched on the creative role of an audience and the narrative value of physical artworks one will never see.
Peter Ibberson is a sculptor based in the UK and working internationally. Employing a variety of materials and techniques, Peter’s evolving practice centres on belonging: as an emotional connection with place, through action, knowledge and control.
Peter studied his MA Fine Art at UAL Chelsea and recently completed a residency at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong. In addition to works in steel, other recent projects have involved satellite transmission, co-performance and digital interfaces.
‘I grew-up in rural England. My family were engineers and scientists, and it seems we were constantly making, breaking or repairing our house or the landscape around us. I still prefer simple materials like earth, wood and metals for my work, and I always feel closer to home when I am making.’
