ALISON BLICKLE

Alison Blickle is a Los Angeles-based artist renowned for her compelling narratives that intertwine ancient mythology with modern themes. Her paintings, focused on women in mystical ceremonies, act as a bridge connecting the past to the present, challenging perceptions and evoking thought.

Educated at the California College of Arts (BFA) and Hunter College in New York (MFA), Blickle's artistic journey is deeply rooted in her passion for classical painting and her engagement with contemporary influences. Her work is a reflection of her fascination with myths, often reimagining scenes from classical paintings with a modern twist. Her influences range from the classical genius of Artemisia Gentileschi and Michelangelo to contemporary figures like Lisa Yuskavage, John Currin, David Lynch, and James Rosenquist.
Through her art, Alison Blickle invites us into a world where ritual and performance blend seamlessly, creating a tapestry that honors the past while speaking to the present

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Looking Away (Spell for Return to Self) by Alison Blickle
Alison Blickle
Looking Away (Spell for Return to Self) Sale price€9.200,00
They Always Look (Spell for Strength) by Alison Blickle
Alison Blickle
They Always Look (Spell for Strength) Sale price€9.200,00

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Whispers of Myth: Alison Blickle's Artistic Odyssey

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the urban sprawl meets the whispers of ancient myths, Alison Blickle crafts her unique artistic narrative. Born on a crisp autumn day, Alison's world has always been one where the lines between the mythical and the real are beautifully blurred. Her journey began with a spark of curiosity at the California College of Arts, where she earned her BFA, followed by a transformative period at Hunter College in New York for her MFA. It was here that the seeds of her future works were sown.

Alison's studio, a sanctuary amidst the city's chaos, is where her visions come to life. Canvases line the walls, each a portal into a world where powerful women take center stage. Her subjects, enigmatic women engaged in mysterious rituals, seem to whisper tales of ancient times. Each brushstroke is a word, each color a sentence in the story she weaves. Her work is a dance of light and shadow, a blend of the old and the new, as she reimagines classical themes in a modern light.

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Rituals in Color: The Unyielding Voice of Alison Blickle

In Alison Blickle's world, art is a ritual, a performance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Her paintings are not just images; they are acts of empowerment, celebrating the strength and unity of women. These narratives, set against the backdrop of contemporary issues, echo the struggles and triumphs of female archetypes through the ages.

As dusk falls over Los Angeles, Alison stands before her latest creation. It's a captivating scene of women, their expressions both serene and powerful, engaged in a ritual that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary. This piece, like all her others, is a conversation with history, a challenge to the stereotypes that have long confined women. In her studio, surrounded by the tools of her trade, Alison Blickle is more than an artist; she is a storyteller, a modern-day myth-maker, weaving tales of empowerment and transformation with every stroke of her brush.
01

Whispers of Myth: Alison Blickle's Artistic Odyssey

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the urban sprawl meets the whispers of ancient myths, Alison Blickle crafts her unique artistic narrative. Born on a crisp autumn day, Alison's world has always been one where the lines between the mythical and the real are beautifully blurred. Her journey began with a spark of curiosity at the California College of Arts, where she earned her BFA, followed by a transformative period at Hunter College in New York for her MFA. It was here that the seeds of her future works were sown.

Alison's studio, a sanctuary amidst the city's chaos, is where her visions come to life. Canvases line the walls, each a portal into a world where powerful women take center stage. Her subjects, enigmatic women engaged in mysterious rituals, seem to whisper tales of ancient times. Each brushstroke is a word, each color a sentence in the story she weaves. Her work is a dance of light and shadow, a blend of the old and the new, as she reimagines classical themes in a modern light.

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Rituals in Color: The Unyielding Voice of Alison Blickle

In Alison Blickle's world, art is a ritual, a performance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Her paintings are not just images; they are acts of empowerment, celebrating the strength and unity of women. These narratives, set against the backdrop of contemporary issues, echo the struggles and triumphs of female archetypes through the ages.

As dusk falls over Los Angeles, Alison stands before her latest creation. It's a captivating scene of women, their expressions both serene and powerful, engaged in a ritual that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary. This piece, like all her others, is a conversation with history, a challenge to the stereotypes that have long confined women. In her studio, surrounded by the tools of her trade, Alison Blickle is more than an artist; she is a storyteller, a modern-day myth-maker, weaving tales of empowerment and transformation with every stroke of her brush.

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