Ricky Allman
Encyclopedia
Ricky Allman is an American
painter and professor born in Provo, Utah
Allman is currently an assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Raised in Utah
, his work reflects many aspects of his upbringing, including the geographical environment, mountainous landscapes, and Mormon architecture.
, a BFA
from the Massachusetts College of Art
and an MFA
from Rhode Island School of Design
in 2007.
stemming from Mormon theology, and Mormon fundamentalist extremists such as Warren Jeffs
and Dan Lafferty, he uses imagery such as temple
architecture as well as Utah inspired mountainous landscapes. Allman's work raises questions about various contemporary and historical notions of the apocalypse and the source and nature of fundamentalism. His work is not typical of contemporary Mormon or Utah art. Allman creates complex, detailed landscapes which evoke a sense of collage and surreal imagery. Often contrasting organic forms with geometric structures, he uses bright colors with dark and pale shades to further heighten the contrast and drama in the work.
He has shown his work at various galleries throughout the country, including New York
, Los Angeles
and Miami. Allman has received numerous awards, including being named by Wallpaper* Magazine as one of the top 110 graduates of 2007 to watch.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
painter and professor born in Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
Allman is currently an assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Raised in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, his work reflects many aspects of his upbringing, including the geographical environment, mountainous landscapes, and Mormon architecture.
Education
Allman received an AS from Utah Valley State CollegeUtah Valley State College
Utah Valley University or UVU, is a publicly funded university in located in Orem, Utah. With a current enrollment of 32,670 students as of 2011, Utah Valley University is now the largest public university in the State of Utah. UVU is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes...
, a BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
from the Massachusetts College of Art
Massachusetts College of Art
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a publicly-funded college of visual and applied art, founded in 1873. It is one of the oldest art schools, the only publicly-funded free-standing art school in the United States, and was the first art college in the United States to grant an artistic degree...
and an MFA
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
from Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...
in 2007.
Artwork
Frequently painting on themes of the apocalypseApocalypse
An Apocalypse is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. The Apocalypse of John is the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament...
stemming from Mormon theology, and Mormon fundamentalist extremists such as Warren Jeffs
Warren Jeffs
Warren Steed Jeffs was the president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . In 2011, Jeffs was convicted of two felony counts of child sexual assault....
and Dan Lafferty, he uses imagery such as temple
Temple (LDS Church)
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by Church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time...
architecture as well as Utah inspired mountainous landscapes. Allman's work raises questions about various contemporary and historical notions of the apocalypse and the source and nature of fundamentalism. His work is not typical of contemporary Mormon or Utah art. Allman creates complex, detailed landscapes which evoke a sense of collage and surreal imagery. Often contrasting organic forms with geometric structures, he uses bright colors with dark and pale shades to further heighten the contrast and drama in the work.
He has shown his work at various galleries throughout the country, including New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Miami. Allman has received numerous awards, including being named by Wallpaper* Magazine as one of the top 110 graduates of 2007 to watch.