Convergence Catalog

REBECCA ALSTON

Rebecca Alstonconvergence

Edited and with Excerpts by Peter Frank

REBECCA ALSTON

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Comments by Rebecca AlstonEdited and with excerpts by Peter Frank

Copyright © June, 2011 Rebecca Alston

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The Convergence Series evinces the influence of time spent in Thailand and other parts of Asia. The concept of the wholeness of self motivates the mid-size and large canvases, which feature a contrast of semi-precious stones (mostly garnets) and acrylic paint. The balance of these elements, providing a rich, incan-descent palette, evokes a slow, luminous eruption. The series evokes the intuitive self and seeks to capture the serenity of the transcendental soul.

-Peter Frank

Convergence

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Art 20: International Art Expo at Armory on Park Avenue2008

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Rebecca Alston C.P.G. The Spirit of the Ghost2007

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint48” x 60” x 2”

121.9 x 152.4 x 5.0 cm

This painting addresses the transcendental quality of the spirit’s consciousness, the manner in which the spirit comes and goes, slipping away, then returning.

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C.P.G. The Golden Oval2008

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint36”x 48” x 2”

91.4 x 121.9 x 5.0 cm

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Detail of garnet and tooled mixed mediaC.P.G. Convergence of East and West

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C.P.G. Convergence of East and West2007


91.4 x 121.9 x 5.0 cm

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Alston working in her studio on C.P.G. Green Oval

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C.P.G. Green Oval2011


91.4 x 60.9 x 5.0 cm

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C.P.G. Green Circlec. 2007-08

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint12” x 12” x 2” 30.4 x 30.4 x 5.0 cm

Private Collection

“The Convergence paintings...seem to come from a more interior place, a place within Alston’s consciousness - what she calls a “found state of being”- rather than within the shaped consciousness of humankind.”

-Peter Frank

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C.P.G. Golden Circlec. 2007-08

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint24” x 24” x 2” 61.0 x 61.0 x 5.0 cm

Private Collection

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Alston’s Studio - Large mixed media garnet painting in progress

Detail of mixed media

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Alston’s paintings Oval of Gold 1, 2, and 3 were influenced by her visit to Thailand. She visited many of the temples throughout the country and watched the higher-evolved monks in their practice, much as she did when in Kyoto, Japan. The spirit of the Thai people had a great impact on Alston. She found Thailand to be a fascinating place, filled with a free spirit – perhaps the result of the country never having been occupied by a colonial power.

C.P.G. Oval of Gold I2007


20.3 x 76.2 x 5.0 cm

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C.P.G. The Golden Oval II2007


121.9 x 203.2 x 5.0 cmPrivate Collection

These paintings are mainly created by the use of the semi precious stone garnet, pumice gel, and acrylic paint. Most of the media is applied and tooled with various instruments.

The garnet is sometimes painted, but other times left in its natural state, which con-ducts natural light. Exposure to light is the most important aspect while installing one of Alston’s garnet pieces. When placed in indirect light, the media transcends to a higher luminous state. The optical experience features a drastic transformation ac-cording to light. One collector installed a work of Alston’s garnet so when she awak-ens, the painting is taking on the characteristic of a resplendent glow. As the time of day changes, so does the optical experience.

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C.P.G. Orange Circle, Green Circle2008

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint 20” x 40” x 2”

50.8 x 101.6 x 5.0 cm

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C.P.G. Brown Duo2007

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint12”x 24”x 2”

30.5 x 61.0 x 5.0 cm

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C.P.G. Radiant, Absorbent, Insulatorc.2008-09

Mixed Media, Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint12”x 36”x 2”

30.4 x 91.4 x 5.0 cmPrivate Collection

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C.P.G. Secrets of the Earthc. 2009

Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint Miniature

Private Collection

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C.P.G. Earth Wash2007

Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint Miniature

C.P.G. Earth Wash2007

Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint 2.5” x 12.5”

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C.P.G. Purple and Orange Circlec. 2006-07

Mixed Media, Pumice Gel, Acrylic Paint12” x 12” x 2” 30.4 x 30.4 x 5.0 cm

Private Collection

Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic12” x 12” x 2” 30.4 x 30.4 x 5.0 cm

Private Collection

C.P.G. Firec. 2006-07

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C.P.G. Volcanicc. 2006-07

Garnet, Pumice Gel, Acrylic12” x 12” x 2”

30.4 x 30.4 x 5.0 cm

Garnet, Pumice gel, Acrylic 12” x 12” x 2” 30.4 x 30.4 x 5.0 cm

Private Collection

C.P.G. The Red Planetc. 2006-07

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Rebecca Alston CD. Human Habitat Under the Oceanc. 2006-07

Prisma on Paper8” x 16”

20.3 x 40.6 cm

The fascinating thing about the ocean is that it is similar to what one may experience in space exploration. They are frontier environments due to the extreme physical conditions and the vulnerability of the human individual within the environments. There have been few that have had the opportunity and desire to push the boundaries in these areas.

When sciences found light under the ocean, sometime ago, it sparked new possibilities. Conceptually this drawing “Human Habitat Under the Sea” was created circa 2006-7 as an idea generation, that there is the possibility of creating a human habitat under the ocean. Imagine how fascinating it would be for the human to have this experience as a possibility for entertainment or for living. I envision this as a large-scale environment that could accommodate a large number of people. This seems like a real possibility with the water level rising and the population growth increasing. This would be an ingenious project to create an environment using a lot of transparent materials that would enable the individual to experience the ocean environment from a different perspective.

With the use of light the ocean life could be viewed from a completed different perspective, areas could also be maintained as a dark environment that would offer the viewer an experience at the depths where the creatures generate their own illumination. Of course the pressure and forces created by the ocean would be something for the engineer and scientist to deal with. This would be a major undertaking. Drawing the heat and energy could be drawn from the core of the earth.

Rebecca Alston edited by Peter Frank

CONVERGENCE DRAWINGS

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CD. Secrets of the Ocean2008

Prisma on PaperPrivate Collection

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CD. Morphosis2008


50.8 x 109.2 cm

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CD. Anguish2004


25.4 x 17.8 cmPrivate Collection

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CD. Indigo and Cloud BlueElectronic Latin Jazz2006


68.5 x 104.1 cm

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CD. Celestial2004


17.8 x 25.4 cm

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Prisma on Paper7” X 10”

25.4 x 17.8 cm

CD. It is about Oil2004

CD. Consciousness Spain2003


25.4 x 17.8 cm

Consciousness Spain was created while traveling in the south of Spain.

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CD. 10.23.042004


25.4 x 30.5 cm

CD. 12.7.042004


25.4 x 30.5 cm

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CD. Triptych2004


55.8 x 25.4 cm

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CD. Cocoon2008


35 x 101 cm

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CD. Snake Tail2007


50.8 x 35.6 cm

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CD. Snake Line2007

Prisma on Paper20” x 14.25”

50.8 x 36.2 cm

CD. Oval Line2006-07


40.6 x 25.4 cm

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CD. Sculpted Line2006


40.6 x 30.5 cm

CD. The Line Dance2006


40.6 x 30.4 cm

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CD. Wingc. 1998


17.8 x 25.4 cm

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CD. 2007


17.8 x 25.4 cm

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CD. Metaphor2007

Prisma on Paper8.75” X 8.5”

22.2 x 21.6 cm

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25.4 x 17.8 cm

CD. Earth2004

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Harvard UniversityGSD Professional Development Program

New York UniversityCM-RE

Dr. Max Lusher, Swiss PsychologistStudies in Color Perception

Kansas State UniversityMasters in Architecture

Kansas UniversityNASA Space Technology LabStudies in Urban Land Forms

Auburn UniversityBachelors in Fine Arts

Honored Artist, National Museum of Women in the Arts & MS State CommitteeHonors held at the Governor’s Mansion

Bronze Award International Urban Art Plaza CompetitionNagoya, Japan233 participants from 40 countriesOnly U.S. winner

Fellowship: Woodstock School Of Art Award to explore the relationships of Deconstruction and Reconstructivist art and its relationship to architecture and the meaning to society.

Member of the Contemporary Art Council of the MOMA; liaison between the Architecture Council and the CAC.

American Institute of Architects, AM

National Art Club, New York City

Artist Biography

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

AWARDS AND HONORS

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Walter Anderson Museum & MS Chapter of The National Museum for Women in the ArtsOcean Springs, MS

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine ArtAuburn, AL

Mada Museum of ArtDallas, TX

Mississippi Museum of ArtJackson, MS

Mada Museum of ArtDallas, TX

The National Museum of Women in the ArtsFour pieces placed in permanent collectionWashington, DC

Honored Artist, Ms. State Chapter MSCNational Museum of Women in the Arts& MS State CommitteeJackson, MS

MS State Chapter, National Museum of Womenin the ArtsJefferson Davis Community CollegeBiloxi, MS

Museum of New Art (MONA)Detroit, MI

The Chicago Society ArtsChicago, IL

Walter Anderson Museum of ArtBiannual National ExhibitionOcean Springs, MS

Parrish Art MuseumSouth Hampton, NY

Mississippi Museum of ArtJackson, MS

Island Weiss GalleryNew York, NY

Island Weiss GalleryNew York, NY

Orlov ArtsNew York, NY

Jefferson Davis GalleryBiloxi, MS

The Society for ArtsChicago, IL

Space 504 GalleryNew York, NY

Artline GalleryAmsterdam, Netherlands


Elsie Goodheart Fine ArtsSag Harbor, NY

Bernard Biderman GalleryNew York, NY

Rockefeller CenterNew York, NY

Winfield GalleryGulfport, MS

The Mohr ExhibitionNew York, NY

Leonarda Di Mauro GalleryNew York, NY

L’Elan Vitale GalleryNew York, NY

Aurora GalleryGulfport, MS

Mississippi Museum of ArtParative AmbienceBiloxi, MS

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SOLOaEXHIBITIONSPark Avenue Art 20 Expo. - The international Art Fair 1900 - ContemporaryNew York, NY

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Strecker Gallery Luna, Landset & Environmental FormsNew York, NY

Heliodome ExhibitionMulti-Media/Parative AmbienceKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

Farrell ExhibitionKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

Farrell ExhibitionKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

Deposit Guarantee GalleryThe interaction of Color and FormJackson, MS

Exploring DimensionsSpace 504New York, NYReconstructivism ExhibitionCurated by Peter Frank

Space 504. Sponsored by Amsterdam Trust Corp.New York, NY

Woods Art GalleryUniversity of Souther MississippiHattiesburg, MS

Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL

Monica Guidarte GalleryNew York, NY

Strecker GalleryManhattan, KS Art Who GalleryOcean Springs, MS

Anna Bornholt GalleryLondon, England

New Kings Road GalleryLondon, England

Texas Art LeagueJasper, TX

GaleriaTuscon, AZ

Mori GalleryTokyo, Japan

Nike ExhibitionNew York, NY

L’Elan Vitale GalleryNew York, NY Lawrence GalleryKansas City, KS

IAC Inc.Los Angeles, CA

Kansas 3Topeka, KS

No Rules- East 9th Street Revisited, 1951-2011Dorian Grey GalleryNew York, NY

23rd Annual McNeese National Works on PaperAbercrombie GalleryLake Charles, LA


Alston • Cunningham• TrincereSpace 504New York, NY

Four Women PaintersSpace 504New York, NY

Color and Form 1995Space 504New York, NY

Kalem EnvironmentNew York, NY

Urban Plaza DesignBronze AwardNagoya, Japan

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Cabo Frio InternationalRio de Janeiro, Brazi

Kansas City Artist CoalitionKansas City, KS McClain ExhibitionKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

Strecker GalleryManhattan, KS

Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

The Art ConnectionKansas City, KS

Deposit Guaranty GalleryJackson, MS

Auburn University GalleryAuburn, AL

Jackson County CollegeGautier, MS

The Clarion - LedgerLuter, Nell. December, 1990“Artist Builds Art on Architectural Foundation”

The Mississippi PressDecember, 1990“Ocean Springs Native Shows Art Exhibit”

Ocean Springs RecordDecember, 1990“Ocean Springs Native Shows Art Exhibit”

The Sun HeraldDecember, 1990“Alston Works on Display”

The Manhattan MercuryWarren, Leland E.. November, 1990“Constructivist Art Space 504”

Ionist NewsletterLondon, England. 1990“Notes on Soul of Being”

Interior Design MagazineJuly, 1986“Nike, New York”

Professional Office DesignHarvey, Ashley E. Winter, 1985“Artful Design”

Forum MagazineKwolek - Folland, Angel. January, 1983“Rebecca Alston”

The Manhattan MercuryPayne, Ifan. January, 1983“Culture”

The SunKinser, Jerry. January, 1983

The Manhattan MercuryKwolek-Folland, Angel. October, 1982“Constructivist Art Space 504”

Forum MagazineChapman, Allan. May, 1982“Rebecca Alston: Kansas City Artists Coalition”

Forum MagazineElliot, F.W. April, 1982“Women Artits: Kansas City Artists Coalition”

REVIEWS

The SunNew York, NY “New Art: Rebecca Alston”June, 2008

NY Soho Arts MagazineFrank, Peter. October, 1996“Constructivist Art Space 504”

The New York TimesBraff, Phyllis. August, 1993“Rebecca Alston”

The South Hampton PressLong, Robert. August, 1993“Works by Rebecca Alston”

International Public DesignNagoya. Spring, 1992“Nagoya Design 92, Urban Art”

Mississippi Coast MagazineMonti, Lisa. April/May, 1991“Rebecca Alston”

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