About

Short Bio

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Peter Treiber grew up in a family of painters and photographers. He has a AA degree in graphic design from New York State College and a BFA degree in photography from the Art Center College of Design.

Statement

Ethereal Luminescence is an ongoing series of abstract, expressionistic photographs that I originally created at a light show and continue to capture at fireworks shows, urban street scenes and amusement parks. Through abstraction, my photographs capture the drama and excitement of the vibrant and colorful public places that we all enjoy so much.

Ethereal Luminescence began in a botanical garden forest, at night, where people were excitedly viewing a light show. The spectators viewing this show were having great fun, and I wanted to portray that in my photos. After turning the problem of camera motion into an asset, the magic began to happen and was visible on the camera display as colorful abstractions. Amazed show goers volunteered their comments. "Wow! What is that? This is magic! How did you do that? I can't believe the color! These don't look like photographs!" Indeed. My in-camera images are not intended to look like traditional photographs. In the end, I am not concerned with the original subject or even the place, but rather the final image as a work of art. This project has evolved as I continue to capture those joyful feelings at dozens of public events that use dramatic lighting. The colorful and popular gatherings make people feel good and my Ethereal Luminescence photographs express those feelings in a unique and memorable way. Enjoy!

Biography

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Peter grew up in a family of painters and photographers.  After a long corporate, industrial and advertising photography career; he returned to his passion for art and creating fine art photography.  

Peter started his photography in New York City as a photo assistant and then earned an AA degree in graphic design at NY State College. Farmingdale, New York and a BFA degree in photography from the Art Center College of Design in California. After earning his BFA degree, he returned to New York and worked as a photographer at three independent photographic studios. Later he became the Chief Photographer and the Manager of Communications Services at International Nickel Inc. Eventually, Peter moved to Bethlehem, PA to work as an advertising photographer for Bethlehem Steel Corp., within their in-house ad agency. Currently, Peter working on his abstract, expressionistic photographic series, “Ethereal Luminescence”, a symphonic explosion of color, light and motion.

Resume / CV

Solo Exhibits:

2018, Rehoboth Art Leauge, Biennial Exhibition Award, Solo Show, "Ethereal Luminescence"
2017, Pennswood Art Gallery, Newtown, PA, solo show, "Ethereal Luminescence"
2017, Atlantic Gallery, New York, NY solo show, "Ethereal Luminescence"
2016, New Arts Program, Kutztown, PA, winner, one man show & residency, Jan., 2016, 11 "Ethereal Luminescence" prints, some with neon or multi layered.
2015, Solo exhibit, Marriott Courtyard, Philadelphia Navy Yard, six "Ethereal Luminescence" prints,
2015, Lehigh Valley Arts Council space, one man show, "Ethereal Luminescence"
2011, Steel Stacks Gallery, Bethlehem, PA, One man show, 12 prints from "The Real Steel"
2009, Midtown Scholar Book Store, Harrisburg, Pa. One man show, 28 prints,"The Real Steel"
2009, Monmouth Beach, NJ Cultural Center, Two man show, 21 Steel & Flowers prints
2008, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA, One man show, 28 prints, "The Real Steel"
2008, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, One man show, 25 prints, "The Real Steel"
2007, Monsoon Gallery, Bethlehem, PA, Two man show, 15 prints, "The Real Steel"
2007, Dakota Ridge Gallery, One man show, 20 prints, "The Real Steel"

Selected Group Exhibits:

2020, "Music To My Eyes" New Hope Arts Center 2 Ethereal Luminescence neon prints & slide show
2020, "9th Annual Fine Art Show" Rehoboth Art League one Ethereal Luminescence print
2020, "Winter Show" Maryland Federation of Art Ethereal Luminescence neon Juror:Adah Rose Bitterbaum
2020, "Kaleidoscope" Gallery Clarendon 2 Ethereal Luminescence neon prints Juror: Gavin Glakas
2019, Gallery 546 Ethereal Luminescence neon print Juror: Lindsay McCulloch
2019 "Fall Show" Maryland Federation of Art Ethereal Luminescence print Juror: Matthew McConville
2019, "Art @ the House of Deflagrates" Maryland Federation of Art, Juror Chris Mona
2019, "Visual Harmony" Maryland Federation of Art, Juror Yumi Hogan
2019, Rehoboth Art League, 4th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, Juror Alida Fish
2018, Iona College "More Fun Than Fun" 4 E.L. prints Curator Carol Taylor-Kearney
2018, Seaton Hall U. "Seeing Red" BSC print Curators Meghan Brady and Alexandra Henderson
2018, Rehoboth Art League 8th Regional Juried Biennial Juror Ben Simons
2018, Connections III, Atlantic Gallery group show "Ethereal Luminescence"
2018, "Working for a Living" Maryland Federation of Art, three prints, Best in Show, Juror, John James Anderson
2018, "Not an Ostrich", Annenberg Space for Photography, Juror, Ann Wilkes-Tucker
2018, "Departure & Arrivals", Atlantic Gallery, two "Ethereal Luminescence" neon prints
2018, "Small Works, Big (He)Art" - A Members' Showcase, Rehoboth Art League, two "Ethereal Luminescence" prints
2017, The Delaware Contemporary, OBSERVE, Friends' Juried Exhibition, 2 E. L. prints
2017, Atlantic Gallery, "… Or Curse the Darkness" Political commentary, 3 E.L. prints
2017, Atlantic Gallery, New York, NY "Idylls, Idols & Ideals" two "Ethereal Luminescence" neon prints
2016, "Pennsylvania Photographers", Bethlehem, PA, One multi layered "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2016, Rehoboth Art League 7th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2016, Atlantic Gallery, NYC "Connections" small works show, two "Ethereal Luminescence" prints
2016, WideOpen 7, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists' Coalition, two "Ethereal Luminescence" prints
2016, New Arts Program Small Works Salon, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2016, Allegany National Photography Competition, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2016, InLiquid juried, benefit auction, Philadelphia, PA, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2015, "Pennsylvania Photographers", Bethlehem, PA, Juror, Alida Fish., One multi layered "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2015, State Museum of PA., Mid Century PA Architecture juried exhibit, three prints
2015, New Arts Program Small Works Salon, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2015, State Museum of PA. Art of the State exhibit, one "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2015, Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA, "Sky" exhibit, Juror Paula Tognarelli, 1 "Ethereal Luminescence" print
2014, Art Basel Miami, Art Blend Gallery, Spectrum Miami Art Fair, 3 "Ethereal Luminescence" prints,
2014, Art Basel Miami, Select Art Fair, See/Me video show, "Ethereal Luminescence"
2014, "Pennsylvania Photographers", Bethlehem, PA, Juror, Heather Campbell Coyle, One "Ethereal Luminescence" print

 

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