Ali Silverstein
Ali Silverstein uses grids to break down her source images into a series of cells - each cell a microcosm of abstract shapes of colour. She then records each of these shapes, building them up as layers of light, bricks of colour, to create a new image. In this process each mark takes precedence over the overall representation, so that a shape of white, for example, has its own integrity, liberated from the idea of "snow". The process of layering these abstractions into traditional representations creates for the viewer a sumptuous and resonant visual experience - creating a dynamic integration of abstraction and representation.
Lives and works in Santa Fe, U.S.A.
Education
| 2003: | MA in Fine Arts, Slade School of Fine Art, London |
| 2002: | BA in Visual Arts and Religion, Columbia University, New York |
Solo Exhibitions
| 2007: | The Dark Room, BISCHOFF/WEISS, London |
| 2005: | And/And, BISCHOFF/WEISS, London |
Selected Group Exhibitions
| 2009: | Art Dubai 09, BISCHOFF/WEISS, UAE |
| 2008: | Zoo Art Fair, BISCHOFF/WEISS, London Emerging Jewish Artists, Gotthelf Gallery, San Diego |
| 2005: |
Slade Painters, Milk Gallery, New York Augnablick, Space Govett-Kerr, London |
| 2004: | Welcome to Cassland, London Interim Show, Slade School of Fine Art, London |
| 2002: | Senior Project Show Columbia University, LeRoy Neiman Gallery, New York Collision, Columbia University, New York |
Publications
| 2004: | Cet. Par., London |
| 2002: | Columbia Spectator, New York |
