Peter Schmidt Web

Mark Boyle & Peter Schmidt...

2009-06-22T07:50:00.024-04:00

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"Son et Lumiere", performance poster, 1966
(unknown provenance)

Peter Schmidt working the reel to reel
tapes during "Son et Lumiere"
performance, Jeanetta Cochrane
Theatre, London, March 1966
(photo from The Boyle Family Archive)

Joan Hills, Mark Boyle, and Esme,
on stage at the Cochrane Theatre, 1966
(photo from The Boyle Family Archive)

Joan Hills, Mark Boyle, Esme, Peter Schmidt,
rear to front, "Son et Lumiere", 1966
(photo from The Boyle Family Archive)

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While researching for PeterSchmidtWeb, I discovered the association of Peter and Mark Boyle. Aside from being tutors at Watford, they were collaborators and friends. The work of Mark Boyle and his partner/wife Joan Hills, ultimately The Boyle Family(with the inclusion at birth of Sebastian and Georgia)and the thoughts behind it are very much grounded in reality, and all encompassing in it's very nature. Discovering The Boyle Family is one of the richest gifts I recieved in my endeavors. From The Boyle Family website is a description of a situation that arose during one of the performances of "Son et Lumiere" at the Jeanetta Cochrane Theatre in London, 1966:

"The whole performance was accompanied by the sound of heart-beats, soft when used as background for other body sounds and loud as main theme, for instance with the presentation of blood. These heartbeats led to an amusing incident. Because difficulties had been encountered with the contact microphones during the preparations, Boyle had suggested that they make a tape of his heartbeats to keep as a standby in case the mike cut out. At the last moment, he remembered that they hadn't made the tape. Peter Schmidt was in charge of the sound department and he said he had managed to get an LP of heartbeats. The contact mike did break down and the LP was used. During the applause at the end, while the audience was swarming over the stage, a man from the audience said to Boyle: 'I don't wish to alarm you but are you aware that you have every known form of heart disease?"

I met Sebastian Boyle in late 2007, when he was here in New York with one of The Boyle Family works at an exhibition. Many thanks to The Boyle Family for their support, and for sharing these photos. Currently, The Boyle Family is exhibiting the "Barcelona Series", from the generation spanning "Journey to the Surface of the Earth" in London. I recommend checking out their website, and trying to visit this show. http://www.boylefamily.co.uk/
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Peter Schmidt Paintings and Prints ...

2009-06-20T08:23:00.006-04:00

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Advertisement for Curwen Gallery Exhibition, from Arts Review, January 1966

(Image donated by Rory Walsh)

It was at this show, Peter exhibited his Cycloid prints.

"Cycloid VI", and "Flowing in the Right Direction" prints for sale...

2009-06-17T19:20:00.017-04:00

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"Flowing in the Right Direction", Peter Schmidt, lithograph, 1971
(this one is from my collection)
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"Cycloid VI", Peter Schmidt, lithograph, 1966
(this one is also from my collection)
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I'd like to offer an opportunity to own a Peter Schmidt print to our visitors. One copy each, of these two prints is for sale by the London based modern art dealer, Dominick Kemp. Dominick is a trusted and reputable dealer, I've worked with him on several transactions. If you are interested acquiring one of these prints, please send him an email, and please let him know PeterSchmidtWeb sent you his way.
Emails will find Dominick at: dominickemp@ukonline.co.uk
You can visit his online gallery here: http://www.dominickemp.co.uk/
Dominick is also offering Cycloids II and III at eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/PETER-SCHMIDT-signed-Op-Art-Bridget-Riley-Brian-Eno_W0QQitemZ330338808793QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_art_prints_GL?hash=item4ce9ba33d9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
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From "A Meeting With Kali"...

2009-06-13T16:01:00.011-04:00

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"A Meeting With Kali", Peter Schmidt, two random pages

Self published by Peter Schmidt, London, 1975

(from the collection of Jasia Reichardt)

We have about a dozen more images from this book, and "Sketchmaps" which have yet to be presented here at PeterSchmidtWeb. There's plenty going on in these drawings, so have a close look...

Peter Schmidt "Flikker Book 7"...

2009-06-08T18:06:00.007-04:00

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"Flikker Book 7", Peter Schmidt, a flip book

Published by Editions Alecto, London,1973

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"Cycloid IV"...

2009-06-07T09:55:00.007-04:00

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"Cycloid IV", Peter Schmidt, serigraph in black, 1966

(Collection of Rory Walsh)

This print was made with the help of Stanley Jones of the Curwen Gallery Press. I will update the website with this photo, and with it's current provenance.

Peter Schmidt Web - World Map

2009-06-02T19:43:00.003-04:00

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Peter Schmidt Web - Recent Visitors - World Map, June 2, 2009.

Peter has friends everywhere...

"Electrostatic Portraits"...

2009-05-30T11:19:00.008-04:00

"Electrostatic Portraits"(cover), Peter Schmidt, published in an edition of 30(25 signed and numbered, 5 signed artist proofs), by Edition Hansjorg Mayer, Stuttgart, 1968.

(collection of John Emr)

In this book there are 16 electrostatic portraits of friends and acquiantances of Peter's, that were created by gathering random personal effects of the subject, and electrostaically copying them, the images were then reproduced on canvas and bound in this book. In our website archive are six examples, which can be found in the "Publications" section at www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com

Peter Schmidt's "Rot - A - Prints"...

2009-05-28T06:48:00.014-04:00

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"Rot - A - Prints"(cover), Peter Schmidt, published in an edition of 16,
by Edition Hansjorg Mayer, Stuttgart, 1968 (collection of Jasia Reichardt)
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Peter created this hand made book of abstract pictures, after meeting and becoming friends with Deiter Rot at Watford School of Art. This long sought after image, and a few others were provided by Jasia Reichardt, and have been archived into the "Publications" section at http://www.peterschmidtweb.com/.
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A superlative work...

2009-05-23T10:31:00.017-04:00

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"Waterfall", Peter Schmidt, watercolor painting, 1975-80

(Collection of the Schmidt Family)

We've had a photo of this painting in the collection for some time, and recently were sent a new image in support of our quest for a New York exhibition for Peter, by his family. This is a clear example of how Peter's sensitivity and craft had developed through his work in the watercolor medium. Peter did many paintings of both water and rocks, and seems to have hit upon a perfect moment with this work. Permanence in rock, fluidity in water. A superlative work...

This image was included in our recnt update, and can be found in the "Later Works" section: http://www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com/Later1.html

Peter Schmidt at Curwen Gallery, 1966

2009-05-20T19:15:00.010-04:00

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Peter Schmidt's Curwen Gallery Exhibition Brochure, printed matter, 1966
(donated by Rory Walsh)

Featured in this show were the paintings, "For Esmee", "Droplet", and the "Cycloid" prints. To see this brochure unfolded, there is a bio, artist's statement and commentary by Jasia Reichardt, visit the "Miscellaneous" section at http://www.peterschmidtweb.com/misc.html

Peter Schmidt Web Updated...

2009-05-13T21:07:00.016-04:00

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Peter Schmidt Web has undergone a major update with help of Maria Kiernan, the web designer. We have divided the section "His Work", into four galleries:
1. Early Work (before 1970)
http://www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com/Early1.html
2. Later Work (after 1970)
http://www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com/Later1.html
3. Taking Tiger Mountain (by Strategy)
http://www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com/TakingTigerMountain.html
4. Before and After Science
http://www.PeterSchmidtWeb.com/BeforeAndAfterScience.html
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Added is almost one hundred new items. New images of works that have been catalogued already or have been posted previously in this blog. Images recently provided by the Schmidt Family in support of our application for an exhibition at the Jewish Museum of New York. Several images provided by old friends and students. There is a letter from Peter to Brian Eno donated by Russell Mills, a magazine advertisment for his gallery, a portrait drawn during Peter's service in the military from 1950, and many other noteworthy items. Many thanks for the support of the Schmidt Family, Peter's friends, associates, students, admirers of his work, and Maria for her hard work and diligence. There are still many voids to be filled. Some of the images presented are not of the best quality, as we are still casting the net wide. Sometimes this endeavor is akin to an archeaological dig, finding shards of pottery and creating a history from them. Please take a moment to sign the guestbook, and feel free to contact me with additional content, your comments and/or suggestions at: PeterSchmidtWeb@aol.com or info@PeterSchmidtWeb.com.
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Something different...

2009-05-11T07:31:00.002-04:00

Unknown Title, Peter Schmidt, line drawing, 1970-80

(from the Schmidt Family Coillection)

Early watercolor painting...

2009-05-09T13:01:00.004-04:00

Unknown Title, Peter Schmimdt, watercolor painting, 1970-75

(from the Schmidt Family's collection)

Misty...

2009-05-09T10:08:00.005-04:00

Unknown Title, Peter Schmidt, watercolor painting, 1970-80

(from the Schmidt Family's collection)

An Exhibition Opportunity for Peter Schmidt...

2009-05-05T07:21:00.014-04:00

Unknown Title, Peter Schmidt, watercolor painting, 1970-75

(from the Schmidt Family collection)

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With the support of the Schmidt Family, I have been working towards an exhibition opportunity for Peter's work here in New York City. Several galleries, and now a museum have expressed interest. After a successful initial interview, The Jewish Museum of New York has invited me back for a second meeting with their curatorial board. In support of this endeavor, Peter's family has sent photos of works not yet documented at http://www.peterschmidtweb.com/ to bolster the portfolio. Today, and over the next few weeks I will post some of these works to the blog, and will update the website catalogue within a month.

Among these new photos are better images of works previously posted here at this blog: "October Trees" posted March 3, "Wandering the Desert", and "Rain in Watford" posted March 4.

Many thanks to the Schmidt Family for their trust and encouragement in this and all efforts to cement his legacy.

Music for Peter Schmidt Web...

2009-04-24T12:06:00.003-04:00

I've embedded a piece of Peter's sound art onto the main page of PeterSchmidtWeb. This piece was created in the late 60's, and is taken from a reel to reel labeled "Unfinished Musics". These reels have been in the care of a student of Peter's, Cally, since the mid 70's, and were restored, digitized, and presented via listening stations as part of last summer's exhibition "To Become Like Music" at Mummery + Schnelle Gallery in London.

Studio International, November 1968

2009-04-18T10:06:00.008-04:00

Cover of Studio International, November 1968, featuring a work from Peter Schmidt's Lisson Gallery exhibit. Here is a link to the article, which has further examples of the work exhibited, an expanded artist statement, and commentary by Jasia Reichardt. http://www.peterschmidtweb.com/SI.html
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Lisson Gallery Nov 7 - Dec 24, 1968

2009-04-18T09:16:00.022-04:00

Invitation/Announcement for Peter Schmidt exhibition at Lisson Gallery, 1968.

List of work/Artist's statement from Peter Schmidt's Lisson Gallery exhibit.Images from the Lisson Gallery website: http://www.lissongallery.com/.
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A small sketch...

2009-03-28T10:08:00.004-04:00

Peter Schmidt, water color, 1975-79

(Provenance unknown, image extracted from Iceland exhibit photos)

"From Breidafjörður"

2009-03-28T09:59:00.004-04:00

"From Breidafjordur", Peter Schmidt, watercolor, 1979

(Schmidt Family Collection, image from Iceland exhibit)

On the beach...

2009-03-23T08:09:00.005-04:00

Peter Schmidt, watercolor, 1975-79

(Provenance unknown, extracted from Iceland exhibit photo, 1978-9)

Peter Schmidt, watercolor, 1975-79

(Provenance unknown, extracted from Iceland exhibit photo, 1978-9)

Taking Tiger Mountain Quilt, 25 of 1500

2009-03-22T12:51:00.005-04:00

This may be the most Taking Tiger Mountain images ever assembled.

Do you have one you'd like to add to the collection?

Please contact info@PeterSchmidtWeb.com or PeterSchmidtWeb@aol.com

"Dreaming River"...

2009-03-21T12:10:00.004-04:00

"Dreaming River", Peter Schmidt, watercolor, 1975-79

(Collection of the Schmidt Family, extracted from Iceland exhibit photo, 1978-9)

Cliff...

2009-03-21T11:58:00.002-04:00

Peter Schmidt, watercolor, 1975-79
(Provenance unknown, extracted from Iceland exhibit photo, 1978-9)