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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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Exhibitions for Tyler Alpern:
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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 College, Westminster.
2007 Art from A-Z, UMC Gallery, Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder.2007 A-Z, UMC Gallery, Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder.
2007 Art on the Range, Great Frame Up, Longmont, CO.
2007 Tyler Alpern, Boulder Pride, Boulder, CO.
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