Peter Newport is an photographic artist from Chicago, Illinois. His work currently delves into the ideas of memory and how fluid they are. He notes that each person's recollection of a moment varies, influenced by their unique perspective, shaping their worldview. Drawing inspiration from artists like Mariah Robertson, Daisuke Yokota, and Hanno Otten, Newport employs color variations and chemical processes to transform the intangible into tangible. Creating chemical reactions through the use of household cleaning items, Newport revisits these lost memories and vague moments throughout his childhood. Despite being colorblind, he visualizes these loose memories as a mix of hues and colors in his mind, a perspective he shares as he navigates through his stream of consciousness.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University [Dekalb, Illinois] 2019-2024
Northeastern Illinois University [Chicago, Illinois] 2022-2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Photo Lab attendant Northern Illinois University (December 2023-May 2024)
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Consultant on design choices and creative performances at Franklin Park Ice Arena
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Consultant on material used for printing large format photos, flyers, banners, and trophies
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
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Imposter Jack Arends Hall (December 2023- February 2024)
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Radical Color Jack Arends Hall (Spring 2022)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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Past and Pleasant Ellwood House Museum (November 2022-April 2023)
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Robotic Angel Skylight Gallery (March 2023- April 2023)
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The Records Department (November 2023- December 2023)
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BFA Exhibition Jack Arends Hall (April 2024-May 2024)
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69 for 69 A Magnetic Field’s Art Show Sidestreet Studio Arts (November 2024- January 2025)
ART AWARDS
O’Malley-Pugh Art Scholarship Award (2024)