ARTIST STATEMENT

Photography is my language with the world. Having my senses on heightened alert and open to all possibilities that may present themselves at any given moment. In particular, I find myself interested in old and unwanted objects and the stories they have to tell. I am also drawn to shapes such as triangles, circles, and abstract patterns that strike a subconscious primal cord of familiarly and creative design. Trees and nature are also a constant source of inspiration, as I have always considered these my surrogate mother and home, and feel most at peace in the wilderness. Most of my imagery reflects my day to day life and is unrehearsed, unplanned, and presents itself as a gift from the universe.

BIO

Alison Watt Jackson (b 1967 Hartford, Connecticut) holds a BA from Plymouth State University Cum Laude and a MS from Rutgers University and is a practicing Physician Assistant.  She has participated in both solo and group shows through out the United States and has won several international awards for her work.  In 2009, she was the Artist in Residence for the online publication, "Shine."  Documentary, Still Life, and Fine Art Abstract best describe her imagery yet she is forever experimenting with new themes and techniques.  She resides on the central coast of California with her husband.

EXHIBITIONS

2010    San Luis Obispo Museum of Art - Photomorphosis - Juried Photography Show
2010    Infinity Art Gallery -  2010 Juried Spring Expo - Exhibition Finalist

2010   ArtRom Gallery - Rome, Italy  "Split Second Impulse International Competition"
2009    San Luis Obispo Museum Of Art, CA "Multiple Exposure"  Juried Photography Show
2009    Women in Photography International (WIPI) Summer 2009 Juried Competition
2009    Upstream People Gallery - Eight Annual Summer All Media International Online Juried Competition
2009    Central Coast Photographic Society, 
Morro Bay, CA - "Shapes and Shades" Juried Show
2008    Zone Zero - "Not Tucked Away" Online Portfolio
2008    Artist Guild of Northwest Georgia - Annual Online Juried Art Competition
2008    Upstream People Gallery - Tenth Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Print 

           International Online Juried Exhibition
2007    Linneae's, San Luis Obispo, CA - Solo mixed media show "Dust"

AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS

2010    Best of Photography 2010 - Hardbound Volume. Photographer's Forum, Serbin Communications
2010    Photographer's Forum Magazine - 30th Annual Spring Photography Contest Finalist - Juror Christopher Broughton

           Brooks Institute of Photography
2010    The Shine Journal,  July 2010 Featured Guest Photographer 
2010    Visual Overture Magazine,  Summer 2010 Featured Artist Honorable Mention 
2010    ArtRom Gallery, Rome Italy, Top Ten Split Second Impulse International Photography Competition
2010    Boulevard Of Photographers - Best of 2010 Photography Anthology Book- "Sand Staircase"        
           "Dinosaur Caves"
2009    Women in Photography International - Honorable Mention "My Favorite Place"
2009    Upstream People Gallery - 2 Special Recognition Awards 
2009    "Shapes and Shades" - Central Coast Photographic Society - Honorable Mention "Of Dust"
2008    Artist Guild of Northwest GA - Honorable Mention and Second Place
2008    Upstream People Gallery - 3 Special Recognition Awards 

GALLERIES

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Black and White Gallery, 9315 Santa Clara Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 674 0337

Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772 1068