David (Venzil) Peterson’s sculptural process has developed into an exploration of conceptual parallels in an effort to suggest meaning between seemingly unrelated subjects.  The development of this associative energy in his work has become more purely formal as it has evolved.

Inspired by examples of manmade industrial form and how it contrasts organic aspects of life, he works to capture the beauty in the banal or overlooked, and to explore the energy that can be found in the nuances of these connections.  The manifestation of this energy takes many forms but most consistently his work clarifies that humanity’s attempt at perfection is one of futility.

His most recent work , titled Reliquary, aligns significance between crack vials and landmines,  focusing largely on design and aesthetics rather than the more obvious social or political themes. By manipulating scale and merging these two objects, the work elevates the source components and allows each to stand apart from its functional purpose.