Peter Knapp, Signature Member
1-22-2026
Art has been a steadfast partner my whole life. I began drawing under the age of 10 and was immediately drawn to the “danger” and risk of woodcut tools by my 12th birthday. This early fascination with structural integrity and the physical "grit" of making continues to define my practice today.
A 1972 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, my career has evolved through woodcuts, drawings, and an exploration of digital tools. Today, my work is concentrated on a high-intensity exploration of mixed media. My compositions utilize a complex layering of acrylics, inks, and graphite on gesso-primed panels, often incorporating collage techniques to bridge the gap between order and chaotic gesture.
Following a career dedicated to family responsibilities, I returned to my full-time studio practice with a renewed sense of urgency and purpose. For me, art is more than a vocation; it is a path of discovery that moves beyond the personal to explore universal themes of resilience, nature, and our place within the universe.
Now a Signature Member of the Copley Society of Art, my work has been vetted and selected for exhibition by prestigious national jurors, including curators from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston, MoMA, and the Guggenheim. I am honored to contribute to the Co|So legacy and remain dedicated to a constant journey of imagination and technical evolution.
Selected Works
