Alison Auditore
Artist Statement
Existing as a black woman has made me walk a space between love towards and fear of humanity. I navigate a world that both embraces and fears me.
My work reflects not only this paradoxical relationship, but more broadly my fascination with the way we as humans treat each other and ourselves. I am focused on these narrow, hard-to-see spaces. The intensity of this focus is echoed in the way I create. I use fine-tipped pens and precise stippling techniques which allow me to highlight minute details and the way they work together. I want my work to require the same rigorous examination and patience it takes to connect with the world because this process, while oftentimes draining, can provide a catharsis that is more than worth the strain. In the same way you learn more about people and about us as humans by connecting and spending time with them, the more closely you examine my work, the more the details become clear.
Bio
Alison Auditore is a visual artist and illustrator. Her fascination with the constant state of change and tensions in life were borne of experiencing a significant loss at a young age. She expresses her pursuit of understanding in her art using delicate line-work and stippling. Alison earned her BFA from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. She has since participated in several art shows and exhibited work in galleries across the country, including Gallery 13, The Shemer Arts Center, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Alison’s experience also afforded her the opportunity to serve as a guest curator for the Vision Gallery in 2023. In addition to her own artworks, Alison teaches art classes at the Edna Vihel Arts Center in Tempe, Arizona. Alison currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. When she isn’t drawing, you can find her reading, listening to music, or powerlifting.