In contemporary society, the barrier between present and future is rapidly collapsing. The speculations of science fiction films and novels of the past have already been realized. I attempt to convey this phenomenon by juxtaposing “real” and “imagined” elements within visually disorienting spaces. Through establishing connections between seemingly unrelated forms in time and space, my work realizes a cataclysmic vision where forms are turned inside out and upside down, so that the viewer is unable to discern whether the spaces describe universal systems, terrestrial landscapes or microscopic processes. Read full statement
Adrienne Allebe was born in Inglewood, CA, but spent the majority of her formative years on the Central Coast. The mesmerizing coastal topography against the backdrop of encroaching development has been Mrs. Allebe’s most constant source of inspiration. Such varied landscapes have served as the basis for her phantasmagorical painted and drawn worlds. In her most recent body of work, she juxtaposes imagery from reality (the natural and constructed landscape) with imagery from the paranormal realms. Read full biography