NYAB Event - Lisa Alonzo “Vanilla Scented Sovereignty”

Lisa Alonzo “Vanilla Scented Sovereignty”

Claire Oliver

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In Lisa Alonzo’s candy colored confections, the destructive nature of the object is subverted in its seductive presentation. The Artist’s unique visual language juxtaposes desire, enticement, and abundance through her medium with a more threatening side of contemporary culture in her subject matter. In Vanilla Scented Sovereignty, the realities behind her whip cream coated dream world become even more poignant by the enticing initiation. Perhaps uncomfortably pertinent and self obvious, there is the sense of a society skeptical of its own passions, encumbered by excess and overconsumption. Alonzo emphasizes that in this age of rapidly advancing technology, it is becoming ever more difficult to decipher what is real and what is not - even the definition of these terms seems to have become malleable. It is clear even to the casual observer the high importance Alonzo places on authenticity when it comes to engaging her audience.

In Vanilla Scented Sovereignty, the Artist explores how the introduction of an object or symbol can alter it’s perceived meaning. Using imagery sourced strictly from mass media, Alonzo aims to explore the relationship of these images common in pop culture and the way they are consumed within our society. Take for example the line between fact and supposition that is easily blurred and manipulated by an all encompassing, ever present mass media culture. 24 hour news cycles must be filled and useless drivel all too often pays the bills. Technology addiction and virtual reality runs over real human connection, relation and touch.

Media

• Painting
• Other

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