Allison SchulnikContemporary Artist
Allison Schulnik1978- Born in SanDiego, CA,
Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA
2000- Received BFA in Experimental Animation
Schulnik is a contemporary Painter
She uses a technique called Impasto
im·pas·to – the laying on of paint thickly
Schulnik is influenced by many different every day things for her work
Such as:Dance, Musical theatre, Film, Music, and Cartoons
Many of Schulnik’s characters have slumped postures
Schulnik works from drawings and photos of friends/loved onesWhether her painting is animal or human-like, they are built upon a human frame
The subjects in Schulnik’s work usually stare back at the audience, studying us as we are studying them.
Her characters often give off a discomforting or creepy atmosphere
However, there is also a sense of compassion, understanding and hopefulness for her subjects as well
Common Themes of Schulnik’s Work
- Shakespearian theme: Comedy/Tragedy of Love
- What is Considered Gruesome
- Death
“Hobo Clown”
Resourceshttp://markmooregalleryblog.com/gallery-artists/
http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/piled-up-qa-with-allison-schulnik/
http://www.allisonschulnik.com/DW_files/PAINTINGS.html