Art lovers visiting the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia have an opportunity to meet artist Cherie Peters and see her creative process up close.
Peters, from Osage Beach, is taking part in the fair as a resident artist at the Fine Arts Building, where she is sharing her unique approach to creating sculpture.
The Missouri Arts Council recently highlighted Peters and her appearance at the fair, noting that she will remain at the Fine Arts Building through the end of the event on Sunday. Her presence gives fairgoers a chance to learn more about an artist whose work combines natural materials with hands-on techniques.
Cherie Peters Brings Nature Into Her Artwork
Peters uses hot wax, known as encaustic, along with wires and other simple tools to transform materials from nature into expressive sculptures.
Her work demonstrates how ordinary natural elements can become the foundation for creative pieces through patience, imagination, and artistic skill.
Rather than simply displaying completed artwork, Peters is showing visitors how the pieces come together. Fairgoers can watch her work and gain a better understanding of the methods involved in encaustic art and sculpture.
The demonstration also offers an opportunity for people who may not be familiar with encaustic techniques to see the process in person. The use of hot wax gives Peters another medium through which she can shape and develop her artistic ideas.
Missouri Arts Community Celebrates Peters
The Missouri Arts Council has previously recognized Peters as part of its Missouri Featured Artists roster. The organization welcomed her to the roster last December and continues to highlight her work as part of Missouri’s broader arts community.
Her appearance at the Missouri State Fair adds another public platform for Peters to connect with people interested in art. The Fine Arts Building provides a setting where visitors can explore the creative side of the fair while meeting an artist from Missouri.
Peters’ work also reflects the variety of artistic talent found throughout the state. From painting and sculpture to other forms of handmade art, Missouri artists bring different perspectives and techniques to communities across the state.
For fairgoers, Peters’ residency is more than an opportunity to look at finished pieces. Visitors can observe an artist at work, ask questions, and see how natural materials, wax, and wire can be combined to create sculpture.
Her time at the Missouri State Fair also gives greater attention to the state’s resident artists and the important role they play in keeping creative traditions visible. Peters’ participation allows visitors to experience that work firsthand while celebrating Missouri’s growing arts community.
