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ANDREA ALLEGRONE
Lives and works in yorktown, va, Usa
 http://andreaallegrone.com
artist contact
 andy@andreaallegrone.com
My paintings probe organic forms and atmospheric environments in affordable)? Could a 3D piece also be included? Is there overall unity?
the universe, on earth, and sometimes internally. Thematically my art Does the show incorporate cohesive components conceptually and
investigates the cycles and boundaries of rebirth, destruction, and age thematically? Extending the perspective beyond 2D further parallels the
(longevity). They are evolving, natural cycles. The cycles are a part of our idea of dimensions beyond our 3D existence or an expanding universe
planet, the solar system, and perhaps our universe. The illusive “universe” with consideration to relativity and spacetime. I am mapping my journeys
seems for some to be infinite, “open,” and/or expanding. For others this through these natural cycles with successive layers of paint and other
system is closed. Will the universe continue expanding until it reaches a media. In a cartographic manner, the concept transfers to physical form
mass density or a gravitational limit? Will it then shrink and expand once on the canvas. Maps are continually being reconstructed according to
more? Will strings and branes be proven to act as fundamental building geologic time and recent history. Comparable to altered borders or new
blocks of matter and constitute an all-embracing theory concerning space names of locations, the layers of paint often hide what is beneath the
on a macrocosmic level? What exactly is “dark matter?” It is the challenge surface. Relatively “permanence” of acrylic paint is well noted. As with any
of the unknown which inspires my paintings. There are limitless possibilities paint medium, certain colors have specific bonding characteristics within
within the parameters of the stretched canvas. I leave the idea of adding particular temperature ranges. Paintings are not supposed to last forever.
another dimension to painting, open to the inclusion of installation. Similar The sand on several of my works reinforces the mechanics of change. Yet,
to the integrity of scientific research, my concept of installation should my paintings are double coated with a durable, protective finish. Whether
complement the paintings on the walls as well as the existing architectural dramatic or static, energizing or pacific, these works display a definite and
space. Is the building a vast, transformed factory evoking the process of unique, yet “relative” period of spacetime. Overall, when and /or where
creation and the studio? Would time-based media be appropriate (or this time evoke(s) is a question for the viewer.

MAgMA, 2005 acryLic anD sanD 5’x3’x2” /153x92x5 cm.