Rosa Allison

I am a New Zealand artist currently based in London.

My process involves improvisation and play – similar to an improvised performance or dance.

Raw, hand made processes that I use reveal the imperfections and limitations of the body. My work often is inspired by accidents, slips and mistakes. My process involves recognising and appreciating un-intentional moments that create something humanly imperfect.

The way that each part holds its own weight is often precarious. This precariousness is an expression of vulnerability of the human body.

Masters, Royal College of Art, London, 2016 - 18.

Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2011 - 14.

Exhibitions

Layover, Versus Art Project, Istanbul, 2018.

Royal College of Art Degree Show, London, 2018.

Rosa Allison- Painting at the Pelican, Peckham Pelican, London, 2018.

Whip, Dyson Gallery, Royal College of Art, London, 2017.

Work in Progress show, Royal College of Art, London, 2017.

Exercises in Control and Chaos, HANGAR, Lisbon, 2016.

Expeditionary Force, Suite gallery, Wellington, 2015.

Remake/Remodel, SOFA Gallery, 2014.

Amazon Painters, ‘Birds of a Feather’, Chambers241 Gallery, 2014.

Paperworks, First Thursdays Gallery, 2014.

Dirty Laundry, First Thursdays Pop-Up Exhibition, 2014.