Allyson Mellberg "Do Little"
Cinders Gallery
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The title "Do Little" for Allyson Mellberg's second solo show at
Cinders is both a reference to the doctor of the same name who
realizes he can speak to animals and a jab at our general public's
apathy towards increasingly important environmental issues. With
playful and intricate drawings on paper, Allyson depicts magical
encounters with strange animals and plant life, self-invented yoga
poses, diseased girls with pockmarks and enchanting, huggable rock
formations. There is a sense of discovery and wonderment amongst the
natural world that fuels much of her work and adds optimism to their
subtle warnings of how our own behavior can affect the world around us
in both positive and negative ways.
Allyson creates delicate fine lines and a soft color palette with all
natural non-toxic materials that include homemade walnut ink,
vegetable inks, and egg tempera. Small sculptures and dioramas will
also be part of this installation of all new work.
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Schedule
from October 10, 2008 to November 09, 2008