Peter Reeds
Peter studied fine art at Medway College of Art from 1964-1968. He was a professional portrait painter until he felt he needed to broaden his experiences and knowledge of life. So he put down his brushes, climbed up and down pylons as a linesman, worked for the Port of London Authority (PLA) and for the Department of Trade and Industry. While with the PLA, Peter managed Tilbury Dock's centennial celebrations, creating murals for them, still to be seen in the Booking Hall. He left the “white collar” world in 2006, his experiences helping him view the world from a more explorative and mature perspective which is reflected in the paintings he now creates.
He is inspired by all that is around him, where he lives, places he has visited, his passion being people, both past and present, he is actively involved in community, environmental and heritage projects, both as an artist and a campaigner. In the Gallery, you will see a rendition of Rochester Castle which Peter purposely painted, in the rain, to highlight it’s plight. Other works include, his visual “blog” of the wanton demolition of the Aveling and Porter building; Quadriptych of Destruction .