Farm Picnic, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 in
Studio Shop Gallery presents Roland Petersen at 100: A Life in Painting, a retrospective honoring the celebrated Bay Area Figurative artist’s centennial year. Marked by a black-tie opening reception celebrating Petersen’s life and legacy, the exhibition traces eight decades of artistic innovation, from early 1950s abstractions to his latest painting completed in 2026. Featuring works from each defining period, the exhibition highlights Petersen’s enduring exploration of color, structure, and light, reaffirming his profound influence on Northern California painting and his remarkable, lifelong commitment to artistic reinvention.
