How a former drug addict sees the struggle between good and evil

Kevin Peterson was born in 1979 in Elko, Nevada (USA). He now lives and works in Houston, Texas.

Many years ago, problems with alcohol and drugs significantly undermined Kevin's life, led to his arrest and loss of his job. While on compulsory treatment, the man returned to his passion for fine art. He decided to develop his talent after completing the rehabilitation course.

Since July 2005, Kevin has not used alcohol and drugs and has immersed himself in art, in which he has achieved considerable success.

(19 photos in total)

"My works are dedicated to the different paths we follow. They talk about growing up and living in this crazy world. These paintings are about emotional trauma, fear and loneliness and about the strength that is required to endure all this and live a full life. Each of them contains a contrast: spotlessness and innocence in the foreground are opposed to dirt, ruin and desolation in the background," says Kevin.