Like writers write their autobiography, Peter sculpts his personal story through clay’s 3-dimensional plasticity. Intrigued by the 19th century southern pottery face jug tradition, Peter has created self-portrait face jugs that are clearly unique to his own personal interpretation of this long standing southern folk art tradition.
Peter Lenzo’s face sculptures are symbolic representations of his emotional response to the debilitating effects of epileptic seizures that he experiences as a result of a 1977 bike accident. Lenzo’s titles of his pieces are part of the story. For example, “Helmet Head” (due to him having to wear a cushioned helmet on a regular basis), “Seizure in the Garden”, “Conjoined Twins”, or “I forget today more than I remember in 100 yesterdays”. On the back of the head Peter inscribes his signature and date the piece was made. Sometimes he will inscribe a saying or what he is feeling and thinking at the moment, much like a personal diary.
Peter is a former professor of University of South Carolina and early in 2000 he opened Southern Pottery work center where he created his sculptures and taught clay classes. He presently resides in Oak Park, Illinois, living one day at a time and making his works of art.
Thanks to all of you that attended. We will continue to put new pieces out as they become available.
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