Alison Colby: #keepingitsecure
July 5 - September 1
WRCA presents a solo exhibit of photographic works by Alison Colby on view July 5, 2024 – September 1, 2024. The gallery is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. Artists Reception Saturday, July 13, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public.
Artist Statement:
#keepingitsecure is the first exhibition of photographs by New York city-based artist Alison Colby. While she does take pictures of other things, it is traffic cones that capture her eye. “They are fun, colorful and tell a story. Their inherent flimsiness and the futility of their mission is endearing,” says Colby. This exhibition shifts the viewer’s experience from the small screen to the gallery wall. Her photos have been on Instagram since 2014 (@sparkleshow).
Artist Biography:
Previous artistic endeavors include “Aesthetic Technicians,” a shared exhibition with visual artist Sas Colby at the The Space in Oakland, CA (1980); “Losers Weepers,” a public access cable call-in show celebrating found objects with Lizzy Yoder in NYC (1995-97) and the “Donkey Show,” a collaboration with Robin Bordie featuring modified paintings at La Serena, Mallorca, Spain (2017). She has used her creative skills to resist the destruction of the East River Park, participating in protests with East River Park Action. Most recently she participated in successful union actions for a fair contract at her job. Alison Colby has worked in magazine and newspaper production for over 40 years. She has lived in the East Village (NYC) since 1981.
