#alyssamonks

@alyssamonks is known for her experimentation with layers and semi-transparent foregrounds. The painter captures moments almost in a photographic manner with a gesture of capturing momentary closeness, expression and touch. On her website it is stated further: “The tension in her paintings is created by the composition and also by the surface quality itself. Each brushstroke is thickly applied, like a fossil recording every gesture and decision, evoking the energy of the handmade object. This unpredictable surface recalls the human touch, conveying her empathy through the work.” posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CRiftAaBN3O/

Alyssa Monks (American, born 1977), Tonic, 2011. Oil on linen, 213 x 142 cm

Don't miss Alyssa Monks' terrific painting at Forum Gallery (475 Park Avenue), in the group show "Seeing With Our Own Eyes," which is open through September 29th. . . . @alyssamonks #alyssamonks @forumgallery #forumgallery #artexhibition #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #oilpainting #woman #artcollection #figurativeart #figurativepainting 

That direct gaze is everything! What do you think is going through her mind?⁣ "Connect" 28x28 inches. Oil on linen by @alyssamonks.⁣ ...⁣ posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CHZFDsSnU3I/

By Alyssa Monks

I finally got around to putting my podcast with Alyssa Monks on YouTube. I included some of Alyssa’s brilliant paintings in the video too. Search for - Alyssa Monks John Dalton - on YouTube and it will pop up. 🙂 @alyssamonks #alyssamonks #art #artist #painter #podcast #contemporaryart #artcollector https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxIsS8BFYQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15mxrf483muh5

It's worth a trip to the Upper East Side to see Alyssa Monks' show "Breaking Point" at Forum Gallery (475 Park Ave.), through November 3rd.   Wonderful painting and drawings. . . . . #geoffreystein @alyssamonks  #AlyssaMonks @forumgallery #ForumGallery #ForumArtists #BreakingPoint #figure #figurativeart #painting #oilpainting #worksonpaper #drawing #drawings #head #portrait #woman #selfportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/BosI3O1By-W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vl4tuhjnmqop

Here’s, “Elpis,” from the brilliant Alyssa Monks. @alyssamonks It will be part of her upcoming show, “Breaking Point,” at @forumgallery If your looking for my podcast with Alyssa it is episode 30. #alyssamonks #art #artist #painter #contemporayart #artcollector https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFYDovBgRm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rvdyz56lawvq