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Alison Rossiter

Alison Rossiter is a highly regarded American artist known for her unique approach to photography. Her work is characterized by the use of expired photographic papers, which she sources from the 1950s to the 1990s. By using these outdated materials, Rossiter creates abstract compositions that are often muted in color and have a distinctly vintage feel. Her works are a testament to the enduring power of photography and the ways in which it can be used to create new and innovative art. Rossiter's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. Her pieces have been displayed at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Her work has also been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. One of the most fascinating aspects of Rossiter's work is her use of found paper. She carefully selects each piece of paper, taking into consideration its texture, color, and age. She then uses a variety of techniques to create her abstract compositions, including chemical treatments, exposure to light, and other experimental processes. The end result is a body of work that is both visually striking and intellectually engaging. Overall, Alison Rossiter is a highly respected artist whose work has made a significant impact on the world of photography. Her use of expired photographic papers and found paper has helped to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in the medium, and her work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Alison Rossiter, American artist, expired photographic papers, abstract compositions, vintage feel, prestigious institutions, found paper, experimental processes, intellectually engaging

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Alison Rossiter

Alison Rossiter is an American artist based in New York. Rossiter's work focuses on the use of expired photographic papers from the 1950s-1990s. Her works often feature abstract compositions consisting of layered found paper in muted hues. Notable works by Rossiter include Dusk, Between the Trees, Song of the Sky and Aged and Silver. She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums around the world, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Photography, vintage, expired, abstract, contemporary art

Mei Wang

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