"My work explores the nature of cycles and the emergence of growth from decay. It’s tactile and fragile – a combination of unfired clay, fabric, and wax. Driven to manipulate raw materials into something new and unrecognizable, I enjoy the physicality of building, tearing apart, and mending together – striving to create work that is at once ethereal and visceral. I use imagery that suggests a human presence, including hair, skin, and bones – elements that can be lost, sloughed off, become broken, and regenerate over time. ‘Almost Contained’ is a process-driven study of form through repetition. The large scale, site-specific work is comprised of approximately 800-900 individual pieces. It’s completely integrated with the space, using the gate as an anchor and the ambient elevator light as a third component." -AH
Allison Hudson was born and raised outside Philadelphia, PA. After earning her B.A. from Vassar in Asian Studies, she studied painting and sculpture at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and ceramic sculpture in the MFA program at the University of Arizona. She went on to pursue creative careers including a ten-year stint as an entrepreneur and a nationally recognized cake designer. In 2020, Allison rededicated herself to her work as a professional artist. Since then, her work has been exhibited in solo and group shows including The Delaware Contemporary Museum, Mark Borghi, Automat, and James Baird, and has been recognized in several publications, including Fiber Art Now, ArteMorbida, and Create Magazine. Currently, Allison lives and works in Philadelphia.
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