Art is a journey to uncover who I am. A hope that finding myself will bring me closer to others. I believe that the practice of creating art tears away layers of rules and logic and exposes the human essence. The soul, the great more, the base of each of us, "it." Whatever language you choose to describe "it," it is the core that has been me since I was born.
We all have the ability to see and experience the rawness and honesty of humanity through art. Art gives us a voice; a place in the universe and a bridge across differences. We need art because we need to believe that there is something more. I have hope that pure artistic beauty can bring us purpose, fulfillment, happiness, understanding and compassion.
What would the world look like if we gave every human the tools to create their own art, to share their own story? What if each of us lost the fear to do so? Would we understand one another more? Would we gain strength seeing that each of us struggles? I think we would. If we understand ourselves on a deeper level, how could we not empathize more with others?
I am driven to share the tools of my trade. I believe that art and knowledge can transform each of us. By transforming each of us individually, imagine the greater possibilities.
ARTIST STATEMENT
ALLISON McGREE
Art mirrors and amplifies life as well as walks us all toward questions. For me, Art is a means of communication within myself and with others as well. Albert Einstein once said that "the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the true source of all Art and Science."
Through Art, I begin to unlock the mysterious through study and reflection of seemingly normal and organic imagery.
As an Artist I reflect, study, and attempt to bridge the gap between the Visual/Artistic world and simple daily happenings. My Art and I are a work in progress. I am constantly trying to learn, to see with more clarity, and to experience life. It is important to do so in order to grow as an individual as well as an Artist. Art is a layering process for me, the old "onion" analogy. Simply peeling layer upon layer and uncovering something more with each strip. I learn something each time I approach the canvas with a brush in hand. Each painting is a part of me, a moment in my life. My ultimate goal is to continue learning as I move forward with my work, a perpetual student.
In my work I try to emphasize the enormous beauty in simplistic images. I hope to help others to take the time to stop, take a breath, and to begin to notice simple moments of beauty. I use light, reflections, and bright colors to transform objects from seemingly mundane to interesting. In capturing awe inspiring "moments," I hope to share a nostalgic connection with the viewer of my artwork.
Recently, I have begun to focus my study on simple pieces of time. These "moments" are times when I remember why I choose to live in Montana. An early summer morning when the sun casts glowing color on trees, watching a storm looming over the Bridger Mountains, or on a cold, dark, Winter morning, seeing the sun rising over Lone Peak. These spots of time can be even more simple. When a flower is enlarged on a canvas so that it loses its perfect form and transforms into something more chaotic and abstract. Art is my way to revel in and to study what I find to be beautiful. By doing so, I hope to share a moment of simple awe and possibly a different rhythm and perspective with the viewer.
I am currently living, painting, working, and playing in Bozeman, Montana. I am busy working in various art related disciplies. Some of these include:
-creating and showing original artwork
-traveling and showing art all around the state of MT with the Art Mobile of Montana (www.artmobilemontana.org)
-teaching kids at Artsplot, a great non-profit studio
-teaching private art classes at Highgate Senior Living Center
-teaching private oil painting classes at the Riverside Country Club
-creating custom murals
-creating custom artwork for real estate agents
I love what I do and am thoroughly enjoying all of my endeavors!
I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Liberal Arts Degree focusing on Oil Painting and Drawing in 2002. Since then, I have received my K-12 Art Education Certificate from Montana State University.
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We all have the ability to see and experience the rawness and honesty of humanity through art. Art gives us a voice; a place in the universe and a bridge across differences. We need art because we need to believe that there is something more. I have hope that pure artistic beauty can bring us purpose, fulfillment, happiness, understanding and compassion.
What would the world look like if we gave every human the tools to create their own art, to share their own story? What if each of us lost the fear to do so? Would we understand one another more? Would we gain strength seeing that each of us struggles? I think we would. If we understand ourselves on a deeper level, how could we not empathize more with others?
I am driven to share the tools of my trade. I believe that art and knowledge can transform each of us. By transforming each of us individually, imagine the greater possibilities.
ARTIST STATEMENT
ALLISON McGREE
Art mirrors and amplifies life as well as walks us all toward questions. For me, Art is a means of communication within myself and with others as well. Albert Einstein once said that "the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the true source of all Art and Science."
Through Art, I begin to unlock the mysterious through study and reflection of seemingly normal and organic imagery.
As an Artist I reflect, study, and attempt to bridge the gap between the Visual/Artistic world and simple daily happenings. My Art and I are a work in progress. I am constantly trying to learn, to see with more clarity, and to experience life. It is important to do so in order to grow as an individual as well as an Artist. Art is a layering process for me, the old "onion" analogy. Simply peeling layer upon layer and uncovering something more with each strip. I learn something each time I approach the canvas with a brush in hand. Each painting is a part of me, a moment in my life. My ultimate goal is to continue learning as I move forward with my work, a perpetual student.
In my work I try to emphasize the enormous beauty in simplistic images. I hope to help others to take the time to stop, take a breath, and to begin to notice simple moments of beauty. I use light, reflections, and bright colors to transform objects from seemingly mundane to interesting. In capturing awe inspiring "moments," I hope to share a nostalgic connection with the viewer of my artwork.
Recently, I have begun to focus my study on simple pieces of time. These "moments" are times when I remember why I choose to live in Montana. An early summer morning when the sun casts glowing color on trees, watching a storm looming over the Bridger Mountains, or on a cold, dark, Winter morning, seeing the sun rising over Lone Peak. These spots of time can be even more simple. When a flower is enlarged on a canvas so that it loses its perfect form and transforms into something more chaotic and abstract. Art is my way to revel in and to study what I find to be beautiful. By doing so, I hope to share a moment of simple awe and possibly a different rhythm and perspective with the viewer.
I am currently living, painting, working, and playing in Bozeman, Montana. I am busy working in various art related disciplies. Some of these include:
-creating and showing original artwork
-traveling and showing art all around the state of MT with the Art Mobile of Montana (www.artmobilemontana.org)
-teaching kids at Artsplot, a great non-profit studio
-teaching private art classes at Highgate Senior Living Center
-teaching private oil painting classes at the Riverside Country Club
-creating custom murals
-creating custom artwork for real estate agents
I love what I do and am thoroughly enjoying all of my endeavors!
I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Liberal Arts Degree focusing on Oil Painting and Drawing in 2002. Since then, I have received my K-12 Art Education Certificate from Montana State University.
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