Allison Belolan
Mamaroneck, NY
Allison is an abstract mixed media artists inspired by thoughtful observations of her surroundings and intuitive responses to materials.
MessageAllison's art is influenced by observations of her surroundings and intuitive responses to materials. Her mixed media abstract landscapes feature found papers, repurposed artwork, and handmade papers in limited color palettes. These, along with repetitive shapes and lines, create a sense of balance and texture that draws viewers in for closer observation. Her work appears in galleries across the United States and at fairs, including The Other Art Fair Brooklyn and Superfine NY. In addition, it appears in social media and print publications like Art Seen Magazine and House & Garden magazine. Allison studied Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated in 2001, then worked as a jewelry designer until returning to school in 2009. At the School of Visual Arts, she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching Art Education and taught art in New York public schools, including Bedford Schools, until 2021. Allison collaborates with individual collectors, curators, and industry professionals for commissions, wholesale, and licensing. She lives and works from her home studio in Mamaroneck, New York.
Statement
Observing and noticing are the fundamental elements of my practice. I am particularly drawn to unexpected lines in my environment. In collage and mixed media, I create abstractions that are celebrations of these lines. The contour of a mountain or cracks in the pavement inspire me to take a photo to use as a reference as I create larger compositions.
Each series begins with a limited color palette that unifies the shapes, textures, and lines. I work on many compositions simultaneously as I prepare and select materials. Paper is placed intuitively until each piece feels balanced. As I work, my process becomes more intuitive and responsive to the play of textures, colors, and edges within each landscape.
As a result, viewers are left wondering whether the final compositions depict an internal or external landscape or if they are imagined spaces. With each piece, subtle variations in edges, textures, and layers of paper captivate the viewer, creating moments of thoughtful reflection.
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