Alison Aplin
Diversity: Imaginations Of An Artist
14 - 25 June 2023
G4
Opening Night
Friday 16 June | 6 - 8pm
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This is a body of work that exists without a visual theme. Aplin’s work is diverse; each work varies in both its technique and use of colour. Colour and depth are constants with each piece, but there is no intended repetition of palette throughout the range.
As a mixed media artist, Aplin use a range of products including synthetic polymer paint and spray, acrylic ink, pencil, soft pastel, oil, oil pastel, oil sticks and charcoal. Transparent washes are used in many works where oils aren’t used, to help increase the depth of each painting. Collage and enhanced texturing also feature in some works, instigating a conversation within the flattened plane – an interaction intended to create depth and impact in the work.
Aplin is not committed to the need for negative space, being more interested in the balance of each work, the movement of the eye throughout the painting, tonal variations, contrast, and depth.
Aplin is self-taught. But she sees this as no impediment. Her commitment to her art practice is absolute, maintaining a regular timeslot for painting with virtually every day. She has learnt her craft by constant practice, her interest in different mediums and techniques, and a bold and vivid imagination. This has been around 12 years and is now reaping good rewards, hopefully leading to a professional art practice. Her work is being readily accepted with exhibitions, although it has been a difficult journey being an artist from a very conservative, realist driven, regional area near Portland. There is no outlet for exposure of her work locally forcing her to find galleries outside of her area willing to exhibit her work. These events are now happening more regularly.
Reflecting on her broader art practice, this series has been driven by process and is strongly influenced by the abstract expressionist style, principles of design from her long career as a multi award winning sustainable landscape designer, her love of nature, and desire for environmental well-being.
Artist Bio
Alison Aplin is an abstract artist and multi award-winning contemporary designer of sustainable gardens in both South Australia and Victoria, living and working on Gunditjmara country.
An invited member of the International Association of Visual Artists (IAVA), Alison’s work is currently featured by ARTIFACT, Manhattan, New York and has been represented in collaborations with the Van Gough Art Gallery at the Paris Contemporary Art Fair, September 2021, and the Luxembourg Art Fair, 16th to 18th September 2022. She receives regular invitations to exhibit all over the world, but is now working on Australian only exhibitions, because of the cost of freight.
Recent solo exhibitions include Blenheim Gallery and Garden, October 2022, Lonsdale, Tasmania; Julia Street Creative Space, March 2023, Portland, Victoria; and a booking from November 13th to April 8th, 2024 – exhibition in Margaret Preston Commercial Gallery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide. Other South Australian regional galleries in tourist areas have also expressed interest in an exhibition by Aplin, awaiting confirmation.
Alison has a significant Instagram presence and is now a verified influencer - @alisonaplinartist
Artist CV
2023 ARTIFACT New York with 2 year gallery representation through ART UpCLOSE – their online, comprehensive marketing strategy including 4 global art fairs and digital exhibitions in their Manhattan Gallery. 12 artworks will be featured.
2023 November 13th to April 8th, 2024 – exhibition in Margaret Preston Commercial Gallery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
2023 June 13th – June 25th exhibition in Red Gallery, Fitzroy, Melbourne. Opening on 16th June
2023 March Winner of Best Local Artist Award Portland Rotary Art Show. Judge Jo Jo Spook
2023 March 2nd to 30th – solo exhibition Julia Street Creative Space, Portland, Vic.
2022 November 26th – workshop by Vicki Reynolds for intaglio printing method
2022 October – shortlisted for NEAP ACB selects – unable to take up offer as had painted over the selected work in error
2022 October 1st – solo exhibition at Blenheim Garden and Gallery, titled ‘Capturing Space’, Longford, Tasmania
2022 September 16th to 18th – collab with Van Gogh Art Gallery and Luxembourg Art Fair with 3 works of art
2022 March – Collective art show in Van Gogh Gallery, Madrid, Spain
2021 December – Featured in the Art Edit/Interior Design Magazine for autumn.
2021 October – exhibiting member of IAVA following juried curation
2021 October - Invited (130 international artists) to be part of the World of Crete virtual art event, Kreta Event with an online booth. Waste of money!
2021 23rd September/21st October – Solo Exhibition in Julia Street Creative Space, Portland, Victoria with an exhibition titled ‘Point of Difference’ – overwhelming response to my exhibition
2021 September - Paris Contemporary Art Fair in collaboration with the Van Gogh Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain, by invitation Van Gogh Gallery.
2021 May – Invitation by Guto Ajayu Culture in Spain to be included in the Anthology IV 2022 book. This is a high-quality collection showcasing artists and their works, which I have chosen to be included in.
2021 March – Invited as Member of IAVA (International Ass of Visual Artists)
2021 March – Solo Exhibition in Gallery 127, Avoca, Victoria
2020 Member of Julia Street Creative Space, Portland, Vic. Remains current
2020 Invitation by MADS Milano to exhibit works in December in the FABLE virtual exhibition
2020 Invited to provide works for the international virtual site MADS Milano DRESS me exhibition
2019 Member FProject Warrnambool, Victoria
2018 Solo Exhibition in Centre for Creative Health and Wellness, New Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA. This exhibition was by invitation of the Gallery Coordinator. September to November 2018.
2016 Solo Exhibition Portland Arts Centre, February 2016
2010 – Winner Best Local Artist, Portland Rotary Art Show
Social media: Instagram - @alisonaplinartist
www.timandra.com.au- landscape design businessto indicate professionalism
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Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway ref: 30B12
Parking in nearby streets
Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
