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Capturing NOLA's Emotions: Mixed Media Art with Alison Lowery

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Episode • Nov 6, 2022 • 44m

Ready to explore? Tune in to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by host Rob Lee and accompanied by today's guest Alison Lowery, a New Orleans-based mixed media painter, who redefines artistry with her distinctive approach. Utilizing repurposed local canvases, paint, and frames, she crafts singular pieces that resonate with the vivacious music and emotions of the city. Alison's tactile technique, using her fingers and nails, infuses each creation with genuine human emotion. Her work graces galleries along New Orleans' prominent Magazine Street and reflects her dedication to artistic causes within the city. Eager to share her creative journey, Alison offers insights into her process and the path to artistic success.


Inside this recording, we venture into:

  • Alison's artistic origins and the unique influence of her math tutor, who ignited her passion for painting.
  • The intriguing technique behind Alison's art as she describes how she employs her hands and fingernails to convey genuine human emotion in her pieces.
  • Uncover Alison's commitment to sustainability and creativity as she discusses her practice of repurposing materials to breathe new life into her work and counteract throwaway culture.
  • Immerse yourself in the captivating energy of New Orleans as Alison shares how the city's vibrant atmosphere fuels her creative process and serves as a major wellspring of inspiration for her artwork.


Alison shares her first art experience, which involved a math tutor who also happened to be an artist. This experience sparked her love for painting and led her to develop her unique style using her hands and fingernails for detailing. Alison's work focuses on the female form and human expression, aiming to capture raw emotions on canvas. She also discusses her use of upcycled materials, highlighting her desire to repurpose items and give them new life. The energy and vibrancy of New Orleans serve as a major inspiration for Alison's work, which she describes as hectic, colorful, and evocative of the city's spirit.


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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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