112 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 1950s to now.” She notes that there are a lot of Roland Petersen collectors in the Bay Area. “There is one collector who has made it a goal to own some of his paintings from each decade.” Roland’s paintings have been shown in galleries around the United States and his work can be found in prestigious museums like the Whitney Museum in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. Three of his Picnic paintings were recently gifted by the artist and his wife Caryl Ritter to Filoli Home and Gardens, where they are on display in the Education Center. Stephanie says that her gallery will continue to show Roland’s paintings as long as he keeps creating. Why does she think there is such an enduring interest in his art? “I think it’s his ability to capture a feeling of timelessness in his work, which resonates with so many people. He has a sensibility for the California landscape and he keeps reinventing himself while staying true to his style. To me, he is a cornerstone of Bay Area art!” {home & design} PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: STUDIO SHOP GALLERY - ROLAND PETERSEN ABOVE: (from top) Sun Bathers; Figure Playing Ball.
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