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How Painting Saved One of Our Most Iconic Designers

Last updated: June 12, 2025 7:05 pm
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Peter Mendelsund is a man of many talents — renowned book jacket designer, acclaimed author, creative director, classical pianist, and now, a deeply expressive painter. His latest book, “Exhibitionist,” delves into a period of profound despair and introspection that led him to discover a newfound passion for painting.

During the dark days of the pandemic, Mendelsund found himself grappling with depression while staying at a farm in New Hampshire. Filled with anger, self-loathing, and a sense of existential dread, he turned to painting as a form of therapy. With no prior experience in the medium, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Armed with acrylic paints, canvases, and a makeshift studio in an old barn, Mendelsund began to create art that was raw, emotional, and unapologetically gestural. His paintings were a reflection of his inner turmoil, as well as a means of catharsis and self-expression. Using a variety of unconventional materials like rainwater, coffee, whiskey, mud, and spray paint, he explored the depths of his emotions and memories.

Through the act of painting, Mendelsund not only found solace but also confronted the demons of his past, particularly his complex relationship with his father, who was also an artist. The process of creation became a form of dialogue with his innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing him to confront and ultimately transcend his depression.

“Exhibitionist” is a testament to the power of art as a tool for self-discovery and healing. Mendelsund’s journey from despair to creativity is a poignant reminder of the transformative potential of artistic expression. The book, published by Catapult, is a visual and emotional journey that invites readers to explore the depths of the human experience through the lens of one man’s personal struggle and triumph.

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