ALLISON GILLIES

Allison Gillies’ workreflects upon her fascination with life’s transience by juxtaposing skeletons, anatomy and the human body in a variety of painted narratives. Utilizing a broad range of figurative styles; from realistic depictions of skeletons and anatomy - to abstracted floating figures representative of a spiritual realm.

Painting on sails was an idea that developed with the concept for an installation of large scale works which surround the body, and give an enveloping physical presence. Experimenting with painting on both sides creating a layering effect through the sailcloth which adds depth and translucency, and allowing intuition and emotion to pervade through expressive fields of color.
    
She is an active exhibiting artist and professor at the Art Institute of Dallas and adjunct at Texas Woman’s University. In addition, teaching community workshops in North Texas- including Art for Community’s Sake- a non-profit dedicated to bringing the therapeutic benefits of art to at-risk children.