In David Riley Peterson’s imaginary sculptures the concept of the ceramic vessel is merged with the concept of the working vessels of coastal Maine’s waterfront. Each boat is hand built using slab construction and some techniques that parallel traditional wooden boat building. Every work is an homage to the hardworking boats and folks that have served Maine’s coastal community. The whimsical nature of these sculptures may not keep them afloat, but it is the artist’s hope that they sail on in your mind. "I hold a BFA in ceramics and sculpture. I certainly utilize both these disciplines in the work I currently create. They say we are 60% water, mine is mostly salt with a healthy dose coming from a small island twelve miles off the Maine coast." - David Riley Peterson