Allison Jones Hunt is a Jewish abstract painter based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her vibrant work delves into the intricate relationship between color, time, and memory. In 2023, Allison was honored as a recipient of Harwood Art Center's Emerging Artists of New Mexico award. A graduate of Reed College in Portland, Oregon, her work has been exhibited throughout the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, and she is an active member of the Temple Shalom Jewish community in Colorado Springs.
In both her art and her life, Allison is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world. Living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and congenital hip dysplasia, Allison's creative practice is an embodied act of somatic processing and healing. Her dynamic disability has fueled her exploration of innovative techniques and adaptive approaches. Through her art, Allison demonstrates that creativity can transcend physical limitations and serve as a powerful tool for self-expression and resilience. Her work and creative process serve as powerful examples that art can meet us where we are, both physically and emotionally, if we are willing to explore new methods of creation, new visual concepts, and innovative ways of sharing our gifts.
Inspired by the personal and collective experiences of resilience and renewal found within Judaism, Allison's latest series, "The Season of Singing Has Come," draws from the rich imagery and symbolism of the Song of Songs, a text traditionally read during the Jewish holiday of Passover, a time of seasonal change, remembrance, and hope. Through a meditative process of layering warm and cool tones, Allison creates visual metaphors for the passage of time and the sedimentary nature of memory. Her brushstrokes, rhythmic and evocative, echo the ebb and flow of natural phenomena and the seasons of our lives.
