Talented multimedia artist Peter Wayne Lewis explores his reality through color, form, and composition to create visually complex works that invite the viewer into Lewis’ world of music and meditation. This exhibition, Tangled Reality, highlights a selection of the artist's pieces that showcase his examination of sensations and rhythm within layered contexts that form the human experience.

Buoyancy #12, 2022, Oil on Linen, 48 x 60 inches and Boston Booster #26 (Collaboration: Peter Wayne Lewis & Fred H. C. Liang), 2021, Monoprint on Paper, 30 x 22 inches are exceptional examples of the complexity and diversity of Lewis’ work. The artist doesn’t shy away from chaotic compositions and allows himself the freedom to explore the layers of his world through striking and confident brush strokes. Lewis infuses his pieces with feeling and probes at the boundaries of his art to continually push them further. The central pieces highlight an element of the artist's diverse skill of using both negative and positive space to create compelling arrangements. Both pieces have a woven quality that produces a complex lattice of meaning and movement. Buoyancy #12 fills every centimeter of negative space and becomes a writhing piece of intentional chaos. This is contrasted with Boston Booster #26, in which Lewis leaves a significant portion of the negative space that yields a lacey pattern atop the luscious backdrop. The two drastically varied pieces expose the artist's keen eye for complex and layered composition capable of embodying Lewis's deeply philosophical questions in his work.

The body of work is a remarkable display of color and form that captivates the senses, and where vibrancy is a staple in each piece, making for a stunning collection. Tangled Reality invites viewers into Peter Wayne Lewis’ dynamic world of rhythm and arrangement. Through his work's bold energy and delicate balance of form, Lewis masterfully navigates layering and space. This exhibition showcases his skills for composition, offering a glimpse into his ever-evolving exploration of movement, philosophy, and reality.

Curatorial statement by: Phoebe Caswell