SCREAM QUEENS: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN HORROR
ALISON ROSE BARTLETT

September 4th - October 31st
Opening Reception: September 4th, 7PM

This show celebrates the familiar scream queens from films of the past and present. Highlighted throughout the exhibition are pieces in vintage brass frames of all different sizes and types, creating a unity while also adding a kitschy layer reminding us of the past. These pieces serve as glittered, sparkly altars to women in film, especially in the horror genre. The pieces are created using glitter, sequins, sand, paint, ink, and pencil. The meticulously applied embellishments shine through 25+ pieces to fill the space and create a conversation around these icons of film, from beloved contemporary characters to the legends of the past.

My artwork is highly influenced by nostalgia, characters, and pop culture. I find that familiar images of the past can be great connectors for conversation, so I look to incorporate that into all my work. Playing with these familiar images and portraits/stills is a way to connect myself to that nostalgia, while also creating new connections to modern day images and characters.

A degree in fashion design helped to grow my interest in exploring textiles and design. Today, I use sequins, glitter, rhinestones, sand, textiles, and illustration in my work, marrying my love for more traditionally used textile design embellishments with traditional art techniques.

My hope is that my work sparks a conversation for folks to share a story about a fond memory around a memorable movie or character, and that it puts a spotlight on these characters in horror we've grown to love. — Alison Rose Bartlett

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