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John Peters Art

American, 1927-2019
Asked by musician Andrew Schulman about what he had done for a living, John responded, “A lot of things. I was a longshoreman, worked in construction, the hotel business. I’ve lived in Westbeth, one of New York’s oldest artist communities, for years. I got in there because I’m a poet, always have been, even when I worked those day jobs. … My poetry came out of an early love—a passion for storytelling, both in the giving and receiving. It brings me joy. ‘Joy’ is my favorite word.” –From Waking the Spirit: A Musician’s Journey Healing Body, Mind, and Soul by Andrew Schulman, 2016
Photo: From Elijah White film on John Peters
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"Bumble Bee" Abstract Collage on Paper
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019 "Bumble Bee" 10/6/2008 Collage on board 11"x14" black and gold frame with float mount 18.25"x21" Signed and dated on reverse. Came from a portfolio of the artis...
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Early 2000s Abstract John Peters Art

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Archival Paper

1980s "Brown DNA" Abstract Marker Drawing
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019 "Brown DNA" 1980s Marker on paper 8"x10" brown wood frame float mount over linen mat 11"x12.75 Unsigned, came from a portfolio of the artist's work
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1980s Abstract John Peters Art

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Archival Paper, Permanent Marker

"Football" 2005 Paper Collage NYC Artist John Peters
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019 "Football" 10/22/2010 Collage on board 7.25"x10.5" light wood frame float mount 12.5"x15.5" Signed lower right in ink. Came from a portfolio of the artist's wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Peters Art

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Paper, Magazine Paper

"The Pear, The Rose, The Wrench" Abstract Paper Collage John Peters 2005
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019 "The Pear, The Rose, The Wrench" 2005 Collage on board 8"x10" Came from a portfolio of the artist's work
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Peters Art

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Paper, Illustration Board, Magazine Paper

1980s "Mustard DNA" Abstract Marker Drawing NYC Artist
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019 "Mustard DNA" 1980s Marker on paper 8"x10" brown wood frame float mount over linen mat 11"x12.75 Unsigned, came from a portfolio of the artist's work
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1980s Abstract John Peters Art

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Archival Paper, Permanent Marker

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