Allison
Reimus's work explores
the relationship between decoration and function and similarly, how
painting operates as both an object and an idea. Simple
compositions depicting singular moments and objects, within a
shallow pictorial space, allow Reimus to freely explore her
interests in formalism, geometry and abstraction. Thoughtful
investigations regarding tactility and surface often lead to
experiments with media closely associated with domesticity and the
feminine-- glitter, gold leaf, flocking fibers, textiles
and spray paint.
May 18, 2019
Reimus's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions
and publications throughout the United States. Recent solo and
two-person exhibitions include Tiger Strikes Asteroid (Chicago,
IL), Knox College (Galesburg, IL), and The Mission (Chicago, IL).
Recent group exhibitions include Left Field Gallery (Los Osos, CA),
Kirk Hopper Fine Art (Dallas, TX), Platform Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
and No Place Gallery (Columbus, OH). Her work has been
included in ArtMaze
Mag,
Maake Magazine
and New American Paintings (#88, #113, #125), where she was highlighted as
both an "Editor's Selection" and a "Noteworthy
Artist." Reviews include The Boston Globe, The Washington Post
and NPR. Upcoming exhibitions include Left Field Gallery (Los Osos,
CA) and Massey Klein Gallery (New York, NY).
In
this episode, Allison and I dive into her background, and how
growing up in Michigan shaped who she is as a driven artist. We
discuss her process within her work and how we were both told not
to have children in order to have a career in the arts. This
conversation sheds light on how women are told to live their life
which we are currently seeing in politics with the challenge to Roe
vs Wade. Predominantly white men are telling women what to do with
their bodies. Check out more of Allison's work through the links
below!
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