Pencil and charcoal

42 x 62

Regardless of the state of the world, young people continue to emerge with hopes and dreams as big as their hearts. "Emerge" is about this potential; in spite of -- and often because of -- the uncertainty and volatility around them, many of our youth are bursting forth with aspirations for a fulfilling and meaningful future with eyes wide open. This piece is not simply about or for them, but for the disaffected and dejected parts in all of us hoping and fighting for peace and sanity in these changing times.

Peter Stein’s large-scale figurative drawings are centered on themes of empathy, growth, our inner life, and the human condition. He’s fascinated by the interplay of light and shadow and works to capture the instant when movement and meaning fuse to create a moment expressing universal subjects. Also a children’s book author and illustrator, Peter lives in Petaluma with his family and very large dog.