Peter Cordova
My People, 2020

mixed media on mat board
67”H x 60”W

ARTwork statement:

“I want to speak for myself through my art. I try to share my heritage with other people,” Cordova states. “If people are not willing to see what you express, how do they know, if you are not telling them?”

ARTIST BIO:

Peter Cordova references memories of his birthplace in the Philippines and his interest in Indigenous American cultures in his practice. His detailed depictions of cultural activities and stylized figures are illuminated by his application of rich and earthy palettes. In his ceramic practice, Cordova excels in hand-building techniques, emphasizing the naturalism of clay with his unique aesthetic. Carefully incised marks adorning his clay forms echo the precise qualities found in his drawings. Cordova has been working as an artist at Creativity Explored since 1996.