Award Winning short documentary of the Groundbreaking Girls project / 2018. (See Press Page for honors.)
About The Artist
For more artwork, visit my other website. http://www.allisonadams.net
Artist Statement: This project began in 2017 simply as a search for inspiration. Recently widowed, and beginning to focus on the next chapter as a single parent and artist, I found strength and empowerment in the stories of trailblazing women throughout history. I began to paint portraits of these women, bringing vibrancy to the old black and white photographs I had found. I try to capture the spirits of these women who would certainly be cheering us on today. As we learn their stories and look into their eyes, we remember our heritage as women and girls: creative, resilient, and courageous.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Solo exhbit: “Groundbreaking Girls and Groovy Goddesses” at 7 Degrees Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA/July 11-August 1, 2024
Past Exhibitions
Solo exhibit at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, CA (February 16-March 13 2023)
Women’s X, 3 Interactive Galleries over 2021-2023
Solo exhibit at Chapman University, Leatherby Libraries Orange, CA March-June 2020
Vina Nostra: Femininity Show October-November 2019
Solo exhibit at Women’s Museum of California, San Diego, Feb-May 2019
Group showing at The Creativity Festival, Los Angeles, June and December 2018
Solo exhibit at San Juan Capistrano Library, CA, August-September 2018
Solo exhibit at OC Contemporary Gallery, San Clemente, CA March 2018
Solo exhibit at Mission Viejo Library, CA, February-April 2018
Previous collections shown at: Green Flash Gallery, San Clemente—Black Cat Gallery, Los Angeles—Rising Sun Arts, Reading, UK.
Publications
Upcoming book: Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints
Ocean to Ranch Lifestyle Magazine
San Clemente Lifestyle Magazine
Education:
BFA California Institute of the Arts, 1995
To see more of my artwork, please visit www.allisonadams.net