Biography

Alison Lowe (Platt) is a representational artist who’s energy and charisma towards the creative process is at the heart of her art.  She grew up in New Jersey and attended the George Washington University with a degree in Fine Art and Art History.  After graduation she moved out to California and spent 10 years engrossed in Plein-Air painting as well as American Impressionism.  Nature has always been her biggest inspiration. She believes the natural world reflects back to us the rhythms of life and hopes her work reminds us of that. Her paintings are filled with fresh color, bold shapes and painterly brushwork.

Alison’s figurative work tends to be reminiscent of the Bay Area Figurative movement. With fluid lines and strong light/dark contrast, you get a sense that this artist feels it all and is able to capture the emotion of the model. She refers to these pieces as “inner landscapes”.

While her children were young, she decided to study with a contemporary artist whose studio was down the street. It was there where her artistic interest opened up to new subjects and new media.   Her Mixed Media pieces seem nothing like her other artwork, yet are still infused with her personal interest in the human experience and energy. Favorite subjects include her children and their friends…she is able to capture the joy and wonderment of childhood. She prefers to use personal photos rather than drawing or painting in order to depict their speedy pace and carefree ways . Animals, nature, spirit and music are themes also represented and linked by combining inks, photos, pencils and collage.

Whether it’s her large scale seascapes, intimate figure drawings or collaged mixed media pieces, there is a feeling of energy and a sense of “aliveness” that comes through and connects all of her work. Alison’s art has been described as uplifting, beautiful, emotional.

Along with 3 solo gallery shows, Alison has participated in numerous group exhibits. She has also curated various shows linked with local charities. She is constantly challenging herself creatively, exploring new ideas, working with different materials and allows curiosity to lead the way.

Currently Alison is working on a series of Mixed Media pieces combining drawing and painting. Using a combination of observation and intuition, weaving in spiritual epiphanies that are uplifting and thoughtful.