Alyse Rosner
Primary Medium: Drawing
Other media: Graphite, Paint, Mixed media, Wood
Email: alyse (at) alyserosner (dot) com
Website: http://www.alyserosner.com
Artist Statement
These pieces begin by taking a direct rubbing from a previously made painting on wood. The raised surface and distinct texure of the paintings makes them ideal subjects for rubbings. Later, I add selective color and obsessive detail.
Indian Miniatures, Asian Art and Manuscript Illumination inform my work, as do images by Chuck Close and Philip Guston. I respond to the luxury and intricacy in these works, as well as the intimacy and strangeness of the viewing experience.
Although inspired by tradition, my work also refers to the technology surrounding us. The use of color and mark making relates to the detail and ornamentation in miniatures as well as the pixilated image. Connections to the microscopic, organic and cosmic have also been noted. While formal considerations guide much of the imagery, my identity and personal history are also reflected.
Other media: Graphite, Paint, Mixed media, Wood
Email: alyse (at) alyserosner (dot) com
Website: http://www.alyserosner.com
Artist Statement
These pieces begin by taking a direct rubbing from a previously made painting on wood. The raised surface and distinct texure of the paintings makes them ideal subjects for rubbings. Later, I add selective color and obsessive detail.
Indian Miniatures, Asian Art and Manuscript Illumination inform my work, as do images by Chuck Close and Philip Guston. I respond to the luxury and intricacy in these works, as well as the intimacy and strangeness of the viewing experience.
Although inspired by tradition, my work also refers to the technology surrounding us. The use of color and mark making relates to the detail and ornamentation in miniatures as well as the pixilated image. Connections to the microscopic, organic and cosmic have also been noted. While formal considerations guide much of the imagery, my identity and personal history are also reflected.
Selected Works
|  untitled - 2007 - graphite and fluid acrylic on yupo - 9"x8" - $350.00 These works on paper begin by taking a direct rubbing from a previously made painting on wood. The raised surface and distinct texure of the paintings makes them ideal subjects for rubbings. Later, I add selective color and obsessive detail. This piece combines graphite rubbing and acrylic painting on synthetic Japanese paper.  untitled 3 - 2007 - graphite and fluid acrylic on yupo - 9" x 8" - $350.00 These works on paper begin by taking a direct rubbing from a previously made painting on wood. The raised surface and distinct texure of the paintings makes them ideal subjects for rubbings. Later, I add selective color and obsessive detail. This piece combines graphite rubbing and acrylic painting on synthetic Japanese paper.  untitlled 5 - 2007 - graphite and fluid acrylic on yupo - 9" x 8" - $350.00 These works on paper begin by taking a direct rubbing from a previously made painting on wood. The raised surface and distinct texure of the paintings makes them ideal subjects for rubbings. Later, I add selective color and obsessive detail. This piece combines graphite rubbing and acrylic painting on synthetic Japanese paper. |
Artist Bio
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2009
Artspace, New Haven, CT. After Narrative. Curated By Laura Marsh.
The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Gallery, Hartford, CT.Soft Serve. Curated by John O'Donnell.
Westport Arts Center.House Project. Curated by Terri Smith.
Strohl Art Center. Chautauqua, NY.12 x 12 x 100.
2008
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Ridgefield, CT. Full Circle. Curated by Regine Basha.
Barbara Krakow Gallery. Boston, MA. Everything but Paper Prayers.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Ridgefield, CT. Aldrich Undercover.
Haskins Laboratories Gallery. New Haven, CT. Intricacies.Curated by Debbie Hesse.
2007
Barbara Krakow Gallery. Boston, MA. Everything but Paper Prayers.
Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT.
Metaphor Contemporary Art. Brooklyn, NY. Radius.
The Clark Gallery. Lincoln, MA. Introducing…
Silvermine Galleries. New Canaan, CT.
2006
Bridge Art Fair. Miami, FL. Metaphor Contemporary Art, Brooklyn, NY.
Westport Arts Center. Westport, CT. Alyse Rosner: New Paintings.(solo)
Silvermine Galleries. New Canaan, CT.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Ridgefield, CT. Aldrich Undercover.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists 29th Annual Juried Exhibition. Ridgefield, CT. Jurors: Rene Lynch, Julian Jackson.
2005
Oxbow Gallery. Northampton, MA. Works on Paper Invitational.
2004
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and Ridgefield Guild of Artists. Ridgefield, CT. Radius: Emerging Artists from Connecticut and NY.
2001
Washington Art Association. Washington Depot, CT. Alyse Rosner: Recent Works (solo)
2000
University of Connecticut. Stamford, CT. Best of the Art-X.
Silvermine School of Art. New Canaan, CT. Faculty Show.
1998
Stamford Museum. Art X Gallery. Stamford, CT. Alyse Rosner: Paintings. (solo)
Bowery Gallery. NY, NY. National Competition. Juror: John Walker.
Clay Art Center. Port Chester, NY. A Year of Gems.
1995
Watkins Gallery. Washington, D.C. Alyse Rosner and Barbara Allen.
Vermont Studio Center. Johnson, VT. Recent Work.
1994
Fayerweather Gallery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Watkins Gallery. The American University. Recent Work.
Watkins Gallery. Washington, D.C. Group Drawing Exhibition.
EDUCATION
1995 MFA The American University. Washington, D.C
1990 BFA The University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI.
RESIDENCIES AND ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
1998 -1999 The Clay Art Center. Port Chester, NY.
1990,1991 The Photography Center. 92nd St Y. NY, NY.
1991 Vermont Studio Center. Johnson, VT.
1988,1989 The Chautauqua School of Art. Chautauqua, NY.
AWARDS & HONORS
2008 Artist Fellowship. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.
2006 Award for Excellence. Ridgefield Guild of Artists 29th Annual Juried Exhibition. Ridgefield, CT. Jurors: Rene Lynch and Julian Jackson of Metaphor Contemporary Art, Brooklyn.
2004 Radius Emerging Artists, selected artist. Exhibition and curatorial review with Harry Philbrick, Museum Director. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT.
1998 Guest Speaker, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
1995 Audrey Lavine Glassman Award for Painting. The American University, Washington, DC.
1994 Serge Sacknoff Memorial Sculpture Scholarship. The American University, Washington, DC.
1991 Critic's Grant. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
All Things Connecticut. PBS television segment profiling artists in exhibition at the Aldrich Museum 2009.
Allen Appel New Haven Independent Jan 12, 2009.
Susan Hodara The New York Times Jan 4, 2009.
Randi Hopkins The Boston Phoenix June 5, 2007.
Abby Luby The Stamford Advocate Jan 21, 2007.
Harry Philbrick, essay in exhibition brochure. 2006.
Nadia Lerner The Stamford Advocate 2006.
William Zimmer The New York Times 2000.
Katherine Porter, Recent Work 1994, catalog essay.