Alyson Khan

acrylic on canvas
72 x 60 inches
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This painting celebrates riotous maximalism--and the joy of merging. Many petal-shaped, translucent layers overlap and make a sort of complex gown. It is inspired by ceremonial costumes, haute couture and carnivalesque garb. Two “figures” rise up out of the separate shell-like/plant-like/box-like shapes at the bottom and eventually merge in the middle. The gold stacked pyramids on both sides of the picture could be chimes or bells that would certainly ring with movement of the figures, as well as signal the mind to the present moment.

acrylic on canvas
48 x 60 inches
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A geometric abstract that invokes a playful Bauhaus costume with layers of leaf-like sections and gossamer petals. The complex palette includes: viridian, burgundy, red-orange, gold, forest green, mauve, periwinkle, rusted yellow, deep purple, pinks, and earth tones. The title, "The Whirler" is also a nod to the dance of the Whirling Dervishes.

48 x 36 x 2 inches
acrylic on canvas
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Many colored rays, petals, wings in transparent washes and muted tones extend outward from a central plane. Faux 3-D, gold stripes, pipes, and cubes hint at a flow and an alchemy at work. A gauzy cross sits at the bottom of the picture, an emblem of a nurse or minder—one who heals, bandages, protects, looks after. A perfect translucent pink circle symbolizes healing power emanating. The overall form is feminine and almost dress-like. The retro-feel textured areas are made from pulling paint across the heavy duty gessoed cotton canvas. The background is messy with brushwork in nudes and gesso.

acrylic on canvas
60 x 48 inches
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A dynamic gathering of colorful rays and petal-like shapes that are translucent, multi-layered, gauzy, and sheer, that together build an elaborate carnivalesque ensemble. The structure is a nod to the Egúngún, a,Yorùbá masquerade dance costume used during festivals honoring departed ancestors.The velvety black box is an opening to the infinite.

acrylic on canvas
72 x 60 x 2 inches
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A graphic,bold, geometric explosion of color and form. Translucent washes and layering invoke self-illumined stained glass. Branching outward, rhythmic patterns of rays and leaf-like shapes reach upward. Parts of the composition are mirrored, reflecting a complex faux symmetry that keeps the piece balanced. A deep black bar and square anchor the myriad of hues.

acrylic on canvas
40 x 30 inches
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A geometric abstract with feminine curves, translucent layers in earth tones, nudes, blues, greens, ochres. It's a meditation on the infinite bond between mother and child, between loves, between friends, the mysterious source of our emotional lives. Pattern and rhythmic markings mimic tribal garments.

acrylic on canvas
20 x 16 x 2 inches
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This composition came together to resemble a sort of head piece with a pink circle at the third eye / center of intuition. The title "Syzygy" [ siz-i-jee ], traditionally references an alignment of three celestial objects. In this piece, the Syzygy includes the heart, mind and the divine.

acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 x 2 inches
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This piece resembles a loose shield shape, a continuation of the theme of protection. Feminine petal-shaped curves in the upper left area soften the overall message. Covered in scratches, gouges and spots of rust, it is a record of many battles fought. Transparent viridian, dusty pink, and bright yellow rays slice through the patinated and antiqued surface ushering in clarity, light and hope.

acrylic on canvas
20 x 16 x 2 inches
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This multi-tiered composition resembles a head piece or a crown made of many translucent panels that look like scratched stained glass. Small bars of gold emphasize the symmetry and add small accents of precious metal--reminding the wearer of the value of time spent in search of inner peace. The star-cross symbol that sits atop the arrangement symbolizes a moment of awakening, a point of stillness, or the intersection of mind knowing spirit.

acrylic on canvas
48 x 36 inches
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A geometric abstract arrangement of cascading rectangles reminiscent of stained glass or an elaborate ceremonial garment. This shape shaman rests on a teeter-tottering base, a nod to play, the ongoing dance of life, and the delicate movements required to achieve equilibrium. The black and white stripes invoke a carnivalesque energy—one that can confuse and erase the mind, but at the same initiate a return to extreme simplicity. The palette that includes hot orange, coral, turquoise and pink is balanced with earth tones, wood tones, and rusts.

acrylic on canvas
20 x 16 x 2 inches
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Translucent rays, a boomerang shape, a magic prism, refracted wavelengths, perfect circles. All the colors plus earth tones, black and white. It’s about when you reach the fringe of your familiar, confront the abyss, and let a little slice of your self peer over into the unknown. This is where you will find the Invisible Bridge.

Art featured in OneRepublic’s music video I ain’t worried (acoustic) filmed in Singapore.

acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 inches

A geometric abstract composition with translucent green, turquoise and white wing/sail shapes—things that can be breathed. Red-orange adds intensity and vitality; antiqued gold, a sense of royalty. The loose brushwork and rough, raw texture makes the piece feel worn and weathered.

acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 inches
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A geometric abstraction with perfect gold and red circles. The theme is about the trajectory of a clear formed desire into reality. Two black and gold pyramids sit at the edge of the canvas signifying the magic at play.

acrylic on canvas
36 x 48 inches
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A geometric abstract composition resembling a totem with translucent areas, many colors including yellow, antique gold, reds, greens, blues, purples...The background is a warm, deep, earthy brown. "Liminal" is used in the title to describe the processes of becoming--not set yet, in between states, groundless in a good way. The piece can also be oriented vertically.