Allison Syes
Lane Departure can mean so many things. In the past year and a half, I've gone from a people-person in the the classroom, in front of my students seeing the spark hit them when they master a tool; I've run an art gallery talking with people in-person about how interesting or odd something hand-crafted right in front of them might be, to... being separated and connected much more to my home space. Too my hobbies: my other crafts of gardening and I love taking care of children and fitting in all of the rest. I've had time to see some of my flowers and my plants (and my children!) in a slower more focused light. At least, at this side of the quarantine, I'm seeing that I still love flowers.
Lilly Pad Peace; Subtle Beauty, 1" x .75" x 1", 2019
Welcome and Feel the Beauty of Your Space, bronze, steel, mdf, 60" x 48" x 216"
Know That Your Space Leaves Resonance, bronze, leather, wood, 48" x 48" x 6"
Allie B. is an artist, a metalsmith, a homemaker, and a mother. After moving west in 2005, Allie studied and graduated with a BFA from the Oregon College of Art and Craft with a concentration in Metals. She then owned and operated StuStuStudio, an art jewelry gallery in Portland’s Alberta Arts District for ten plus years before closing spring 2020 - victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Allie has taught her love and craft of metalsmithing at numerous colleges around the Portland area and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Clark College for five years.
Lane Departure: a virtual, faculty biennial by Clark College art professors
