I’m Joe Peterson, and I’m exploring adaptation and change.

I used to dream of cacti in the ocean. They didn’t belong, yet they thrived. They grew in saltwater like native sea grasses. I walked among them, quickly, pricking my feet on their spiny skin as I headed to sea.

How do you adapt when challenged? How do those adaptations continue shaping your life? Did you change? Did you change correctly?

‘I hope you change‘ is a grouping of sculptures, videos, and performances that yearn for a better, adapted world while recognizing life’s complexities and the struggle to become.

If you’d like to see more or get in on the fun, let me know.