an impression, to evoke emotion, to inspire...to change the inner being." It does.
work are as diverse as her personal and
professional background. She is knowledged
as one of the most versatile and prolific trend
setters of the new breed of contemporary
artists by creating striking images ranging
from earthy abstractions, realism, portraiture,
to futuristic galactic visions. By fusing an
ardent appreciation of the old Masters with
the bold and realistic imagery of high
technology, Jana Peterson is leaving an
impression on individuals as well as on
canvas. Peterson's work never fails to evoke
strong feelings. "The artist's role," according
to Peterson, "is to inspire the inner and often
private imagination of the observer. That can
include a guest in one's home, a visitor to a
new city, or a high-pressured CEO of a large
corporation. Good art - effective art - opens
and expands the mind's eye. The fact that
painting and dancing can evoke emotion is a
continued impetus to me as an artist."
Peterson is a recipientof a BFA in dance from
Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, an
AA in interior design from Scottsdale
Community College in Arizona and a Masters
in Art Education from ASU. She studied
dance in New York, London , and Spain, and
worked with the prestigious Pearl Lang
Modern Dance Troupe and the Jose Limon
Company.
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