The Resurrection
Peter Adams (American, b. 1950)
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 96 x 48 inches (unframed); 123 x 64 x 7 inches (framed)
Exhibited:
- Los Angeles, CA, Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center, March 26 - June 16, 2018
- Los Angeles, CA, Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 2018-2021
- New York, NY, Sotheby’s, “15th International ARC Salon Exhibition” (Honorable Mention Imaginative Realism), July 16 – July 26, 2021
In this luminous depiction of Christ's resurrection, Peter Adams employs his mastery of light and atmosphere to evoke both reverence and hope. The painting captures the moment when Mary Magdalene first recognizes the risen Savior, surrounded by a garden teeming with life and light. The artist’s attention to the interplay of color, reflection, and texture imbues the scene with a transcendent, ethereal quality.
Artist Biography:
Peter Adams, born in Los Angeles in 1950, is a contemporary American artist celebrated for his ability to blend Eastern design aesthetics with Western traditions of depth and atmosphere. A student of renowned classical painter Theodore N. Lukits, Adams honed his skills in realism and developed a deep appreciation for Asian art. His travels in Asia and Afghanistan expanded his artistic perspective and established him as a unique voice in contemporary realist art.
As the president of the historic California Art Club since 1993, Adams has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of the realist art movement, growing the organization to nearly 3,000 members. His work is featured in prestigious collections, including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, the Pacific Asia Museum, and the Forbes Magazine Collection.
Adams has received numerous accolades, including recognition in Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector magazines, and has contributed to art literature as both subject and author. His philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of light in art, aiming to elevate the human spirit and inspire discovery through his work.
