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About IRENE PEAKE
the
Artist I have been making collages and assemblages for more than 40
years, working as a “weekend artist” while employed full time as a
corporate writer/editor.
Making visual art complemented the creative work I did to make a
living.
My most recent work focuses on childhood memories, with a special
emphasis on visits to my grandmother’s apartment in New York City.
I enjoy working with various components, seeing how seemingly
disparate items come together to tell a story.
About “I Am Not a Lamp”
the Every section of this assemblage honors a special childhood memory.
Each incident or activity—whether visiting the zoo or playing with clay
Work in school—helped develop my senses and appreciation of beauty.
“Sweet Childhood Companions”
This assemblage recalls the joys of play. My grandmother was a
retired elementary school teacher and had all sorts of wonderful things
stored in her large desk at home. I’d explore all the drawers and
cubbyholes and discover items to use in making art: shiny paper stars, I AM NOT A LAMP
pencils, crayons, rubber stamps, a bottle of mucilage, etc. My favorite SWEET CHILDHOOD COMPANIONS
toys in her apartment were the little plaster dogs in this piece.
REMEMBERING HAPPY TIMES
“Remembering Happy Times”
Looking back, from “deep in my bones,” I know that my childhood
experiences have transformed and made me into the adult I am today.
Remembering happy occasions reminds me to celebrate life whenever
I get the chance.
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