Lydia Peters

About the Artist

Lydia Peters is an artist local the DC Metro area, originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Lydia came to the US to perfect her craft by studying Art at Howard University obtaining her BFA. During her studies, Lydia became inspired by the AfriCOBRA and Cubism movements. Elements of each can be found in many of her works. Lydia is American of Afro-Caribbean descent and aims to incorporate her culture and life experience into her artworks. When not creating new works, Lydia works to keep art alive through the next generation by teaching art at elementary schools in her community.

Artist's Statement

Lydia Peters is an artist local the DC Metro area, originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Lydia came to the US to perfect her craft by studying Art at Howard University obtaining her BFA. During her studies, Lydia became inspired by the AfriCOBRA and Cubism movements. Elements of each can be found in many of her works. Lydia is American of Afro-Caribbean descent and aims to incorporate her culture and life experience into her artworks. When not creating new works, Lydia works to keep art alive through the next generation by teaching art at elementary schools in her community.