ABERDEEN, S.D. – The exhibition “The Recent Works of Peter Kilian” by Northern’s Peter Kilian will be on display in the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery January 13 through February 28. The opening reception will be held 6:30-8:30p.m. on Thursday, February 20.

Peter Kilian is a Professor of Art and the Art Department Chair at Northern State University. This display of recent works by Peter Kilian showcases his dedication to artistic technique and practice. 

Kilian’s plein-aire paintings dynamically interpret landscapes from the Badlands National Park, where Kilian was the Artist in Residence during his fall 2015 sabbatical leave. 

“Many of the landscape pictures in this exhibit were created in response to my study and work there,” Kilian’s artist statement explains.

The figure and portraits drawn from life emphasize Kilian’s skilled foundation in drawing. The time required to complete the observational drawings vary from thirty minutes to several hours, completed with varying media such as: graphite, ink, charcoal, pastel, and/or watercolor. 

For more information about the “The Recent Works of Peter Kilian” exhibition, please contact the NSU School of Fine Arts at 605-626-2497.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a regional university that offers outstanding academics and exceptional extracurricular activities at an affordable price on a safe, welcoming campus. Northern State recently announced its Educational Impact Campaign, with a goal of raising $55 million for a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, new athletic and recreation fields, and an on-campus regional sports complex. Once the campaign is complete, NSU will be the recipient of more than $100 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.