Peter Allan Rice was born in Toronto, but spent most of his childhood years living in rural locations within or around the Great Canadian Shield. Playing and exploring amongst the rocks, water and windswept pines provided plenty of formative inspiration and a strong influence on his subsequent art. These passions led him to obtain a Visual Arts degree at Guelph University in 1977. Under the guidance of renowned artists such as Walter Bachinski and John Fillion, he explored a variety of mediums to find his ideal fit. When his attentions turned to the sculptural possibilities of glass, his creativity flourished. After producing a series of two—dimensional works, he began to angle sections of flat glass to create three—dimensional effects. In time, Peter began creating unique and sophisticated sculptures which could stand alone on pedestals of indigenous stone, resulting in sculptural landscapes hitherto unseen in this medium. Peter was named "Top Sculptor" at the McMichael Canadian Collection Autumn Art Sale in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and Best in Show at the 2019 "McMichael Volunteer Committee's Autumn Art Sale.