Artist Information:
Tyler Alpern
boulder, CO
United States
Member Since: Apr 2004
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Artist Statement:
I strive to make exquisite paintings, but am also interested in the whole story that an image can tell. Most importantly, there exists a beautiful work of art; but upon closer inspection, the imagery often reveals a surprising and occasionally candid or frank message in the guise of something far more tame. The paintings are frequently inspired by the unconventional and can be highly narrative, even fable like. My work is sprinkled with references to pop culture but is in no way an homage to pop. I am a student of pop culture and I admire unusual people who had the courage to be themselves and follow their own star. The characters I choose and combine to tell my stories can be historical, fictional, celebrity or personal acquaintances, but they possess a beauty often missed by the mainstream. I use pop references as a tool and metaphor for my own discourse and humor as device for attracting attention to an often serious subject matter. The story is a departure point from which I create an image that should intrigue and delight whether the viewer actually recognizes the story or characters or not. What consumes nearly one hundred percent of my ...
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Tyler Alpern's Free Artist Portfolio
| Welcome to Tyler Alpern's Portfolio. Browse Alpern's body of work: I strive to make exquisite paintings, but am also interested in the whole story that an image can tell. Most importantly, there exists a beautiful work of art; but upon closer inspection, the imagery often reveals a surprising and occasionally candid or frank message in the guise of something far more tame. The paintings are frequently inspired by the unconventional and can be highly narrative, even fable like. My work is sprinkled with references to pop culture but is in no way an homage to pop. I am a student of pop culture and I admire unusual people who had ... | |
They Call It Bella Notte, 2004 Oil Painting, 42 x 48 X 2 inches Price: US$ 8000
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Rain, 2004 Oil Painting, 48 x 42 X 2 inches Price: US$ 10000
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Mermaid, 2004 Oil Painting, 48 x 42 X 2 inches Price: US$ 8000
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Barbarini Pineapple, 2008 Oil Painting, 48 x 58 inches Price: US$ 12000
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The Grownups, 2004 Oil Painting, 48 x 56 X 3 inches Availability: Sold
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