Alison Cook

About

‘My practice responds to themes around our interconnectedness to the natural world and how these connections offer parallels with the everyday intricacies of the human experience.  Growth, Transformation, dormancy and renewal;   The cycles of the seasons set the pace yet we often resist these natural patterns in our own lives and relationships.  The ephemeral moments that we overlook, yet long to cling to once they’re gone.  I record these intricate shifts whilst walking or running.

 I create an iterative diary of my environment through collecting, drawing, collage and paint.  I construct fragile 3D assemblages precariously taped, pinned and balanced; as if on the verge of collapse.    The Materiality in my practice is a response to these fragments of time and brevity, strength and fragility.  Theatrical spaces emerge to create an enforced observation platform, illuminating the overlooked and the hidden details of nature’s vitality.    Imbued in these backdrops are themes of intimacy, opposition,  and the shapeshifting nature of motherhood and the body.’

Alison Cook is a British Painter based in London and Essex.  She completed an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art in 2024.  Prior to her painting practice Alison’s background was in Textiles and Fashion.  She received a BA in Textile Design from Chelsea College of Art and Design in the 90’s and had a career in Creative Services  working with premium fashion brands.