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Nathaniel Allen
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Artist statement
I think art is a contagious means of visually manifesting dreams, ideas and emotions.
Over the last 5 years the majority of my work has focused on the contradiction of opposing energies and emotions. The images I have used to represent these forces have been recreated from advertising and specifically American popular cultural archetypes. My compositions are intended to create an immediate connection with the viewer and work on multiple levels of meaning. Their effect is familiar and strange all at the same time.
This style of painting was initiated in reaction to the abstract expressionist style that I worked in for most of the first half of the 1990's. I enjoy alternating painting techniques and projects. Currently I am working towards combining my abstract and representational styles into something more balanced and personally relevant. I believe good art should communicate sincere concentrated effort and spiritual energy; it should resonate with those who come into contact with.
Life is about growth and change, so is art.
Nathaniel Allen 2002
Resume / bio
Education
- The University of Mississippi, M.F.A. Painting, 1995
- Michigan State University, B.F.A. Painting, 1991
Exhibitions
- Re-Creations, The Other Side Studio & Gallery, Nashville TN, 2001
- The Nashville Association of Art Dealers 3rd Annual Summer Showcase, Watkins College of Art & Design, Nashville TN, 2000, invitational
- Watkins College of Art & Design New Faculty Art Exhibition, University Club of Nashville, Nashville TN, 2000
Collections and Commissions
- Michigan Mural, Marble Elementary School Library, Lansing MI, 1999
- East Nashville/You Are Here, The Adex Homesellers Building, Nashville TN, 2001
Bibliography
- Kalle, Beverly. "New Southside Gallery Show Features Exhibitions by Local Artists Bart Galloway, Ed Lowther, and Nathaniel Allen." The Oxford Town. Number 136, March 21-27 1996, p. 11.
- Burns, Andrew. "Toybox Owner Nathaniel Allen Chows Down at Blind Jim's." The Oxford Town. Number 136, March 21-27 1996, p. 13.
- Shearer, Cynthia. "Fields Guide to Amerikan Houses." Recon : The Magazine of Southern Culture. Vol. 1, no. 3, 1995, pp. 8, 106-118. Contributing illustrator.
Professional Affiliations
- Mississippi Visual Artists Interactive
- East Nashville Arts Alliance
- Founder, The Alternative Film Group, Oxford MS
Academic
- Watkins College of Art & Design, Nashville TN, instructor, 2000-1
- Flint Institute of the Arts, Flint MI, instructor, 1999
- University of Mississippi, Oxford MS, associate professor, 1995
(Information last updated: 14 July 2005)
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