The Art of Peter Cain
Peter Cain was a painter and draftsperson born in Orange, New Jersey. His artistic practice involved the meticulous execution of paintings and drawings, often focusing on surreal and aberrant versions of automobiles. His early works drew subjects from advertisements for luxury sedans, high end sports coupes, muscle cars, and rare or vintage automobiles. To create these forms, he frequently began by collaging source material to produce distorted and abbreviated versions of a vehicle's original shape, using these collages as studies for his final paintings.
In his later work, Cain shifted his focus toward Los Angeles gas stations and convenience stores. These landscapes were characterized by a lack of human presence and the erasure of logos and type from various signs. In these pieces, foliage was rendered using micro-faceted masses of green paint. His career included representation by the Matthew Marks Gallery in New York and participation in the Whitney Biennial.
Exhibitions and Collections
The work of Peter Cain is held in several prominent public collections, including:
His exhibitions spanned various locations, including the Daniel Weinberg Gallery in Santa Monica and the Galerie Aurel Scheibler in Cologne. His paintings and drawings were featured in several exhibitions at the Matthew Marks Gallery in New York.
Questions & Answers
Can I explore Peter Cain's works by subject?
Peter Cain's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.
What other names is Peter Cain known by?
Peter Cain is also known as بيتر كين, Питер Кэйн.
Can I explore Peter Cain's works by color spectrum?
The Spectral Index page organizes Peter Cain's artworks by color.
What moods do Peter Cain's artworks express?
Peter Cain's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
