Artist Statement

Peterson engages in an artistic practice that builds relationships, examines the nature of cooperation, or takes a second look at what we think we know. In Atlanta’s Giant Music Box, the partnership between a composer and a sculptor creates a kinetic sculpture that the public can activate as the third, and most important, collaborator. By turning a crank to produce the music, participants will not only hear an original composition by OK Cello, but may alter the sound by manipulating levers, remixing the music.