About Pete Aldrich

Peter Aldrich received a BFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in 1975. His coursework included advertising and graphic design as well as photography. After working at various design studios in New York City and New Jersey he operated his own graphic design studio from 1988 to 2021 serving corporate clients.

His interest in photography as an art form began at Pratt and continued to grow and became the medium of choice for his personal work. Early influences included many, ranging from the fine art of Paul Strand and Edward Weston to the documentary work of Bruce Davidson. Design itself as well as the work of many corporate photographers also had an impact on his imagery.

Since 2005 he has shown his photography in solo exhibitions as well as regional and national juried group shows at galleries, art centers and alternative venues. Aldrich has received various awards and has photographs included in private collections.

Artist Statement

Over the years I have spent a lot of time on foot exploring and photographing urban areas of northern New Jersey. In this particular series I have covered towns from Union City to Jersey City. The essence of these places comes from the physical appearance of the infrastructure as well as the spirit of the people living and working there. I photograph things that are unique, thematic, rough and quirky in an effort to document the visual character of these communities.

Website: www.peteraldrichphotography.com

New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 – Photography: “Photogenia”

New Brunswick Art Salon 2025 – Photography: “Beyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives”

Education

1975 BFA Communication Art, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Studies: Graphic design, advertising and photography

Solo and Small Group Exhibitions

  • 2015 – 70 South Gallery, Morristown, NJ (exhibitor in 4-person show)
  • 2013 – Art Around The Park, Morristown, NJ (work by 5 artists at 5 venues)
  • 2011 – Gallery 14, Hopewell, NJ (guest exhibitor in 3-person show)
  • 2008 – Educational Testing Service, Brodsky Gallery (corporate art gallery), Princeton, NJ
  • 2007 – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Weiner Library, Teaneck, NJ

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • 2024 – The Barron Arts Center, “Art That Tracks” art exhibit, Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2024 – Farmstead Arts, Entr’ Exhibit 2024, NJ Highlands Coalition invitational exhibit, Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 2023 – Morris Museum,10th Annual Highlands Juried Art Exhibit(Honorable Mention), Morristown, NJ
  • 2023 – SE Center for Photography, “Abandoned Landscape ‘23” exhibition(Director’s Choice), Greenville, SC
  • 2021 – The Photo Review competition, “Towns” web gallery
  • 2021 – Chateau Gallery, Louisville Photo Biennial, “Abandoned: Time and Place” international exhibit, Louisville, KY
  • 2021 – Allegany Arts Council, Allegany National Photography Competition, Cumberland, MD
  • 2020 – The Photo Review competition, “Trees” web gallery
  • 2020 – Hamilton Street Gallery, “Luxury Boom” art exhibit, Bound Brook, NJ
  • 2020 – Photo Place Gallery, “The Poetry of the Ordinary” exhibit, Middlebury, VT
  • 2020 – Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University, “RAW 2020” Photography Exhibition, Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2019 – The Photo Review competition, “Urban Studies” web gallery2018The Photo Review competition, “Around Town” web gallery
  • 2018 – Circle Gallery, Maryland Federation of Art, “Focal Point: The Art of Digital Media,” Annapolis, MD
  • 2018 – Alfa Art Gallery, New Brunswick Art Salon 2018, “Photogenia” photo exhibition, New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2017 – SE Center for Photography, “Architectural” exhibition, Greenville, SC
  • 2017 – Atrium Gallery, New Jersey Highlands Art & Photography Exhibit, Morristown, NJ
  • 2016 – Amarillo Museum of Art, “High Plains Highways” photography exhibition, Amarillo, TX
  • 2016 – Noyes Arts Garage, Stockton University, New Jersey Arts Annual 2016, Atlantic City, NJ2015The Photo Review competition, “Small Places” web gallery
  • 2015 – Zufall Health, “People & Places That Inspire” art exhibition, Dover, NJ
  • 2015 – 70 South Gallery, “Photographing America’s History,” Morristown, NJ
  • 2015 – Yesier Art Center, “Art Through The Lens” international exhibition, Paducah, KY
  • 2015 – Johnson & Johnson corporate art gallery, New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2015 – Zufall Health, “Home” art exhibition, Dover, NJ2014 Academy of Fine Arts National Photography Exhibition, Lynchburg, VA
  • 2014 – The von Liebig Art Center, Camera USA National Photography Exhibition, Naples, FL
  • 2014 – The Shirt Factory Gallery, Glens Falls, NY2013 Dolphin Gallery, The Art Factory, Paterson, NJ
  • 2013 – Hamilton Street Gallery, Bound Brook, NJ
  • 2012 – Hamilton Street Gallery, Bound Brook, NJ
  • 2012 – Gallery at 14 Maple, Morris Arts Council, Morristown, NJ
  • 2012 – Ben Shahn Galleries, William Paterson University, Studio Montclair Art Exhibition, Wayne, NJ
  • 2011 – Watchung Arts Center, NJ Photography Forum Exhibition (Honorable Mention), Watchung, NJ
  • 2011 – Gallery at 14 Maple, Morris Arts Council, Morristown, NJ2011 Art Way Gallery, 9/11 Memorial Photographic Exhibit, Plainsboro, NJ
  • 2011 – Wallace Center Art Gallery at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
  • 2010 – Watchung Arts Center, NJ Photography Forum Exhibition, Watchung, NJ
  • 2010 – Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • 2010 – Gallery at 14 Maple, Morris Arts Council, Morristown, NJ
  • 2010 – Ben Shahn Galleries, William Paterson University, Studio Montclair Art Exhibition, Wayne, NJ
  • 2009 – Watchung Arts Center, NJ Photography Forum Exhibition, Watchung, NJ
  • 2009 – Gallery at 14 Maple, Morris Arts Council, Morristown, NJ
  • 2009 – Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition, New Hope, PA
  • 2009 – Rivergarden Gallery, Denville, NJ2008 Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council Gallery, Newton, NJ
  • 2008 – Ringwood Manor Art Association Fall Art Exhibition (Honorable Mention), Ringwood, NJ
  • 2007 – Mountain Art Show (Award of Excellence), Bernardsville, NJ
  • 2007 – Ringwood Manor Art Association Fall Art Exhibition, Ringwood, NJ
  • 2006 – Ringwood Manor Art Association Fall Art Exhibition, Ringwood, NJ
  • 2005 – Ringwood Manor Art Association Fall Art Exhibition, Ringwood, NJ