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
How do I find works by Peter Cain in a specific palette?
Peter Cain's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
Where is Peter Cain from?
Peter Cain was born in United States.
Where can I see the color profile of Peter Cain's work?
The Palette Genome of Peter Cain is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Can I browse Peter Cain's works by mood?
Peter Cain's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
