Alison Mello

Experience- Visual Arts Teacher Hearn Elementary School (Frankfort, KY) 2005-present

Student Teacher Glendover Elementary School (Lexington, KY) 2005

Student Teacher Jessie Clark Middle School (Lexington, KY) 2005

Education - University of Kentucky B.A. Art Education 2005

B.A. Art Studio (Fiber Emphasis) 2005

Doodles 1- Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2003

Doodles 2- Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2004

Down Deep- Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2004

Either Way- Gutta Resist Silk Painting,2005

Messin' Around- Computer Paintshop Image, 2005

Open Fire- Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2005

Not Me-Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2005

What Do You See?-Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2005

Writings on the Wall-Gutta Resist Silk Painting, 2005

Figure/Ground Reversal 2-Silk and Felt Collage. 2004

Figure/Ground Reversal 3-Silk Painting Collage, 2005

In Combat- Plaster and Shoe Polish, 2004

My Dog- Clay with Iron Oxide, 2004

Weekend at Judy's- Acrylic on Canvas, 2003

Artist Statement

As artists, creating art is the way in which we collect our thoughts. For me it is the one moment where my thoughts and energy are totally focused without being distracted. It is both a form of meditation and relaxation. My pieces are a reflection of emotions or visions that can’t be expressed in words. The fluid nature of dye on silk allows me to express myself more freely. My pieces are not sketched, thought, or planned out before they are created. They are not meant to have some underlying meaning or to confuse the viewer. My pieces contain vibrant colors and intertwining shapes that will hopefully be both beautiful and interesting to view.

M. A. Mello