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Los Angeles, CA
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Painting is silent poetry. -Simonides
Women should be obscene and not heard. -Groucho Marx
History has not looked kindly back upon female artists. Painting has long been considered a 'safe' and 'virtuous' hobby of women, but not until the 20th century have women truly been considered capable of fine art. It is artists like J. Alley who continue to prove history to be wrong.
It is wrong to label J. Alley as a female artist, but rather an artist. Though her inspiration has largely come from the female experience, her work is universal in its messages and emotions. Alley's two greatest influences have been her mother and her son; her mother for encouraging her to seek truths and for encouraging her to express them, and her son for being her greatest masterpiece. All works are children to an artist, and equally so, all children are works of art.
J. Alley was raised in Virginia by her French mother and American grandparents, giving her a blend of cultures that provided her with a unique view... |
| Vagina Monologues 3/07
The art show for Vagina Monologues at the DGA in Hollywood was a huge success. I was so proud to be apart of the art show and benefit. We had a great time and met some really great people. |
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