Peter Burega

Biography

Peter Burega - Artists - Pryor Fine Art

Peter Burega’s abstract works pulsate with energy, capturing the tension between the organic and the man-made, chaos and order, and structure and fluidity. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and its intersection with human constructs, Burega photographs elements like water, waves, and weathered structures, which he reinterprets in his studio. His process is highly physical and intuitive, involving aggressive layering and removal of oil paint using tools such as palette knives, trowels, and electric sanders on sturdy birch and ash wood panels.

Burega’s earthy palette of greens, blues, and fiery yellows lends his work a visceral, elemental quality. Themes of decay, transformation, and renewal dominate his compositions, creating evocative pieces that mirror the beauty and volatility of natural systems. His paintings resonate with a sublime intensity, appearing as vibrant storms that captivate and challenge viewers.

A self-taught artist, Burega’s work has been acquired by private collections such as Sotheby’s and Goldman Sachs and has been exhibited at prominent art fairs, including Palm Beach Art Fair and Art Basel. He actively shows in California, Florida, New Mexico, and Georgia. Burega splits his time between St. Martin, Atlanta, and Santa Fe.

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