Artist Information:
Tyler Alpern
boulder, CO
United States
Member Since: Apr 2004
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Artist Statement:
I Most importantly, there
should exist a beautiful work
of art; but upon closer
inspection, my imagery often
reveals a surprising message
in the guise of something far
more tame. I strive to make
exquisite paintings, but also
use the canvas as place to
share and document what I am
thinking. It can be a daunting
challenge to use a visual
language to express my very
wordy thoughts. Thus details
are everything. Any small
object in a piece can carry
significant meaning.
My paintings are frequently
inspired by something
unconventional and can be
highly narrative or even fable
like. I admire unusual people
who had the courage to be
themselves and follow their
own star. The characters I use
can be historical, fictional,
celebrity or personal
acquaintances; but they often
possess a beauty unappreciated
by mainstream culture or
values. The story I might be
telling is a departure point
from which I craft an image.
The painting should intrigue
and delight the viewer
regardless of whether the
events or characters are
recognized or not. The essence
of the meaning should be
decipherable even if the
particulars are unknown. Once
I select my subjects and
compositions, what consumes
nearly all of ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2010 Annual Juried Show,
Kinsey Institute, Bloomington,
IN.
2010 Tyler Alpern, Guest
Artist, Gallery D Squared,
Denver, CO
2009 Outside the Box, Eliot
Street Collective, Denver, CO.
2009 Erotic Show, Micheal
Romero Gallery, Denver.
2008 Strokes of Fate, Old
Firehouse Art Center,
Longmont, CO.
2008 Just Paint, Front Range
Community ...
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Tyler Alpern's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Tyler Alpern's Portfolio.
I Most importantly, there should exist a beautiful work of art; but upon closer inspection, my imagery often reveals a surprising message in the guise of something far more tame. I strive to make exquisite paintings, but also use the canvas as place to share and document what I am thinking. It can be a daunting challenge to use a visual language to express my very wordy thoughts. Thus details are everything. Any small object in a piece can carry significant meaning.
My paintings are frequently inspired by something unconventional and can be highly narrative or even fable like. I admire unusual people who had the courage to be themselves and follow their own star. The characters I use can be historical, fictional, celebrity or personal acquaintances; but they often possess a beauty unappreciated by mainstream culture or values. The story I might be telling is a departure point from which I craft an image. The painting should intrigue and delight the viewer regardless of whether the events or characters are recognized or not. The essence of the meaning should be decipherable even if the particulars are unknown. Once I select my subjects and compositions, what consumes nearly all of ... |
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The Grownups, 2004
Oil Painting,
48 x 56 X 3 inches
Availability: Sold
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