With Peter Bradley | Preview
Preview: Season 8 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
When filmmaker Alex Rappoport met Peter Bradley in 2020, the abstract artist hadn't had a major show in over four decades - yet he still painted every day in relative obscurity. The pair recorded Bradley's life story and artistic process, both deeply inspired by modern Jazz music, over the course of changing seasons. In this intimate portrait, Bradley’s is the sole voice and figure on screen.
Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Wyncote Foundation.
With Peter Bradley | Preview
Preview: Season 8 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
When filmmaker Alex Rappoport met Peter Bradley in 2020, the abstract artist hadn't had a major show in over four decades - yet he still painted every day in relative obscurity. The pair recorded Bradley's life story and artistic process, both deeply inspired by modern Jazz music, over the course of changing seasons. In this intimate portrait, Bradley’s is the sole voice and figure on screen.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipTINA MCDUFFIE: Artist Peter Bradley paints every day.
- [Peter] Every canvas is a new battle, and if I've got the paint, I'm gonna win the battle.
TINA: Inspired by music, color and nature.
- [Peter] When I was in New York City and was painting, of course there were white artists who despised black people, and they really despised me.
TINA: An intimate reflection on art, resiliency, and creativity.
- Every sound has a color.
I could play you some music, and you could tell me what color you hear.
It's simple, really.
TINA: With Peter Bradley on Local, USA.
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Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process. (1m 15s)
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Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Wyncote Foundation.