Artist: John Alleyne | Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Artist: John Alleyne | Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
John Alleyne was born on the island of Barbados. As a point of departure, he looks to hairstyle-guide posters commonly found in Black barbershops and salons. His intention is to challenge stereotypes of Black masculinity, and representation by presenting allegorical narratives through the use of spray paint, and silkscreen-collage. In 2018, he graduated with concentrations in painting, drawing, and printmaking.
Since his graduation, he has been Artist-in-Residence at the Ox-Bow in Saugatuck, Michigan, and ACRE in Steuben, WI. He has exhibited work throughout various museums in Louisiana, such as the Masur Museum in Monroe, LSU Museum in Baton Rouge, and most recently, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans. He has also exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, and Ireland. His work is featured in Issue #23 of The Hand Magazine, in addition to forthcoming volumes of Studio Visit Magazine, and New American Paintings. Alleyne currently lives and works in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Artist Website
johnalleyne.com