About

Allison Coles brings a unique perspective to contemporary art, shaped by a distinguished career as a photo scientist at Kodak. For years, she delved deep into the technical science of image-making, understanding light, color, and chemical processes at their most fundamental levels. This scientific foundation has profoundly influenced her artistic practice, bringing a rare precision and understanding to her creative work.

After years of pioneering work in photographic technology, Allison has returned to her first love: creating art. This transition from scientist to artist isn't a departure but rather a convergence – bringing together technical mastery with creative expression. Her background in photo science infuses her work with a deep understanding of materials, processes, and the interplay of light and color that few artists possess.

Today, Allison's artistic practice spans multiple mediums including painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Each piece reflects her unique journey – the precision of a scientist combined with the soul of an artist. Her work explores themes of transformation, perception, and the intersection of technology and nature, often pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques with innovative approaches drawn from her scientific background.

In her paintings and prints, you can see the influence of her deep understanding of color theory and light behavior. Her ceramic work demonstrates a meticulous attention to glazing chemistry and firing processes. Every piece is both an artistic expression and a subtle experiment in materials and technique.

Allison's return to art represents not just a personal renaissance, but a bringing together of two worlds often seen as separate. Her work stands as a testament to the beauty that emerges when scientific understanding meets artistic vision, creating pieces that are both technically masterful and emotionally resonant.