Allison Russo

Statement

I avidly snap photos. I recall being told that I should leave my camera behind and experience  moments in real-time. However, I prefer to focus in and crop a scene so that I can document the memory from my perspective. 

This is the goal of my painting. I want to capture a singular moment in time, usually of  something fleeting that others may find unremarkable. Yet to me, these are some of the  memories I savor the most: sunlight on the morning waves, my dad resting with his walker, a  quiet walk surrounded by the color green. The passing of time, even when mundane, can  generate emotion. I intend for my viewers to feel connected to simple and beautiful life  moments. 

Bio

Allison is a visual artist who lives and works in New York. Before studying painting, Allison  ran a graphic design firm, Alleycat Design, Inc., specializing in book design. For the past ten  years, she has been exploring a variety of art mediums, including painting, pottery,  and digital photography. Allison holds a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University in Graphic  Communications Management and has continued her art studies through courses at Wet  Paint! Art Studio adult program and Stanford University Continuing Studies. She is an avid  art enthusiast with a deep commitment to cultural access for everyone and sits on the Board  of Directors at both the Children’s Museum of the Arts (Vice-Chair) and Public Art Fund.