Allison Belolan

Places

Allison's ongoing " Places " work results from her investigation-focused multidisciplinary approach to exploring and documenting specific locations. While she began this series during her residency at Zero Foot Hills, the abstract mixed-media compositions featured in this portfolio represent her sustained investigations across various sites. The artworks are divided into smaller series named after the areas she has immersed herself in, such as Durham, Cross River, and Ward Pound Ridge. Through meticulous observation and capturing the distinct qualities of each environment, Allison translates her experiences into these multi-layered works that prompt viewers to observe and reflect with a revitalized sense of curiosity. To purchase: Select artwork, then click 'Inquire'

Black & Gold

Allison's "Black and Gold" series is an ongoing investigation into textures and edges through an earthy color palette of black, white, and metallic gold. These primarily collage-based works incorporate handmade recycled papers torn into shapes, along with repurposed artwork and painted papers assembled into abstract compositions that often evoke a sense of mountainous landscapes. With a focus on the interplay of materials and hues, Allison examines this different expression of her exploratory process, prompting viewers to observe the tactile surfaces and contrast of forms with a renewed curiosity. The rich blacks and gleaming gold tones create a luxurious yet grounded aesthetic in these mixed-media pieces. This body of work exemplifies Allison's talent for translating her inquisitive approach into visually engaging artworks that invite contemplation. To purchase: Select artwork, then click 'Inquire'

Shattered Glass & Mirrors

Allison's "Shattered Mirror" series emerged during the pandemic, with most collaged mirror pieces rendered on a smaller, more intimate scale. These works integrate collaged elements of repurposed artwork, painted papers, tissue paper, and gold leaf with her signature handmade papers. The mirrors are intentionally fractured, with Allison's compositions building layered surfaces upon the cracks and fissures. The splintered reflections intermingle with the embedded mixed media surfaces to convey the chaos and resilience of reassembling one's scattered sense of self on the journey toward balance. Forgotten creative passions and alternate identities buried beneath the duties of mothering find expression through Allison's compelling aesthetic forms. By excavating and transforming her suppressed frustrations, she creates space for solidarity, comfort, and catharsis to resonate with other women. To purchase: Select artwork, then click 'Inquire'

Celestial Landscpaes

Allison's "Celestial Landscapes" collection invites viewers to explore ethereal realms where earth and sky converge in abstract harmony. This series of mixed-media collages transforms repurposed materials—tissue paper, found papers, posters, and fragments from calendars and magazines—into celestial vistas that spark wonder and contemplation. Many pieces feature the subtle sparkle of gold leaf, evoking dreamy, otherworldly terrains: pink-hued galaxies, golden paths stretching across cosmic planes, and bursts of celestial energy captured in paper form. By breathing new life into existing materials, Allison reflects on themes of impermanence and unity through diversity, encouraging viewers to reconsider the beauty and potential in the overlooked. These minimalist yet texturally rich abstractions offer a moment of pause, inviting observers to lose themselves in the subtle interplay of form and hue while contemplating the vastness of the cosmos. For collectors drawn to intimate, evocative artwork that bridges the tangible and the transcendent, "Celestial Landscapes" offers a unique opportunity to bring a touch of the cosmic into their personal spaces. To purchase: Select artwork, then click 'Inquire.'