ALISON ULMAN

http://www.endlessprocess.com/
mailto://alison@endlessprocess.com

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

1980	B.A. with Honors in Fine Art, University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
1955	Born in Oakland, California

SOLO EXHIBITS

2003	Artist in Residence, Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
2001	EndlessProcess.com - An in-depth exploration of the artistic process on the World-Wide Web, Oakland, CA
1993	Two Solo Exhibits, Visual Art Access, San Francisco, CA
1980	Art Effects, Bridge Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA

SELECTED MAJOR GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2007	Insights 2007, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2007	Art Slam; photograph, de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA
2007	New Art International: A Compendium of Recent Works by World Contemporary Artists, Annual Volume XI (2007). New York: Book Art Press; Edited by Jeremy Smedly, pages 58-59 — Juried Exhibition Catalog and Review
2006	Insights 2006, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2006	Visions and Digital Exhibition 2006; digital images, de Young Museum, San Francisco CA
2005	Insights 2005, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2004	The Process of Illumination, part of The View from Here; four sculptures, LA Artcore, Los Angeles CA
2004	Insights 2004, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2003	Insights 2003, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2002	Art Box/Box Art, Pro Arts Gallery; sculpture, Oakland, CA
2002	Open Studios ’02, Pro Arts Gallery; sculpture, Oakland, CA
2001	Insights 2001, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, City Hall, San Francisco, CA
2001	Studios Open, Pro Arts Gallery; sculpture, Oakland, CA
2000	Insights 2000, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1999	Art Ship Windows, Art Ship Foundation; sculpture, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
1998	Pro Arts Juried Annual; sculpture, Pro Arts, Oakland, CA
1998	Studios Open, Pro Arts Gallery; sculpture, Oakland, CA
1998	“Artful Living,” Sebastopol Center for the Arts; sculpture, Sebastopol, CA
1998	Women’s Caucus for Art, Cardiff House; sculpture, University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
1998	Insights ’98, 10th Annual National Arts Exhibition; sculpture, Embarcadero 4, San Francisco, CA
1997	Welcome to Oakland, Pro Arts Gallery; sculpture, Oakland, CA Welcome to Oakland is part of “Introductions ’97” - The San Francisco Art Dealers Association for emerging artists.
1997	Artists Beyond Disabilities, College of Arts; sculpture, California State University of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
1996	Insights ’96, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, Embarcadero 4, San Francisco, CA
1995	Best of Open Studio tour, sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1995	“Discards” A By-Products of Art Auction, Secession Gallery at Haines Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1995	Insights ’95, Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, Embarcadero 3, San Francisco, CA
1994	Insights ’94, Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, Embarcadero 2, San Francisco, CA
1993	Nationwide Disabilities Art Show; sculpture, Fort Bragg, CA
1992	Perceptions, Lighthouse for the Blind Art Show; sculpture, Vision Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1991	Homeworks, Secession Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1990	Inspired Visions, Vision Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1990	San Francisco Open Studios 1990, Somar Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1989	The Funny Show (curated by René Yañez), S.F. Arts Commission Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1989	San Francisco Open Studio, The Space; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1988	Interior/Exterior, Vision Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1988	San Francisco Open Studio, Somar Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1987	Beyond Power (curated by Lenda Barth), Southern Exposure Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1986	Blind Artists Exhibition, Thomas Wilson Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1985	San Francisco Urban Fair (curated by Michael Bell), Fort Mason Center; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1985	Monumental Sculpture (curated by Michael Bell), Civic Center Plaza; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1985	100 Vows of the Sun (curated by Michael Bell), sculpture, Southern Exposure Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1985	Contemporary Exhibitions, San Francisco Open Studio; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1984	Glass: Cradle of the Sun (curated by Michael Bell), Gallery Sanchez; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1984	Selected Artists Christmas Art Show, S.F. Arts Commission Gallery; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1983	Contemporary Exhibitions, San Francisco Open Studio; sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1982	Contemporary Exhibitions, Sari Francisco Open Studio; sculpture, San Francisco, CA

GRANTS & PRIZES

2003	Outstanding Artist, Insights, 2003, sculpture, San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA
1998	Honorable Mention, Artful Living, sculpture, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA
1995	Best of Open Studio Tour, sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1989	New Langton Arts Gallery, sculpture, San Francisco, CA
1988	Best of Show, glass assemblage, Interior/Exterior Vision Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1986	1st Place, glass assemblage, Blind Artists Exhibition, Thomas Wilson Gallery, San Francisco, CA

LECTURES & COMMISSIONS

2003	Artist in Residence Demonstration and Lecture Series, Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
1998	Art Ship Foundation Tuesday Night Art Series, Art Ship, Port of Oakland, Oakland, CA
1988	Lecture on Conceptual Art, Music 101, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
1986	Mixed Media Installation and Neon Praying Hands, Beef Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1986	Installation with Mobile TV garden, Squiggle Gallery, San Francisco, CA

REVIEWS & MENTIONS

2007	New Art International: A Compendium of Recent Works by World Contemporary Artists, Annual Volume XI (2007). New York: Book Art Press; Edited by Jeremy Smedly, pages 58-59 — Juried Exhibition Catalog and Review
2004	American Art Collector, Vol I, Book 1: Tom Palmer; Alcove Books, Page 182
2003	Art of Northern California: Tom Palmer; Alcove Books, Page 265
2002	Tea Party Magazine; Writer: Denise Mewbourne; Vol. 1, Issue 12, page 35
1998	Fabula; Writer: Therese Bogan; Vol. 2, Issue 1, page 4
1997	The Oakland Tribune; Writer: Jolene Thym; Vol.124, No, 148, p. B-1
1995	City Voice; San Francisco, Writer: Dana Perrigan; Year 1, Number 8, p. 8
1992	Gallery News; San Francisco, Writer: Chris Kommater; Issue 1, Spring, 1992, p. 2
1991	The San Francisco Bay Guardian; Writer: Selena Wang; p. 41, col. 4
1991	San Francisco Chronicle; Datebook mention; Sixth edition, #167, July25, 1991, p. E-2
1991	San Francisco Chronicle; Pink section; Photograph with description; Dec.29, 1991, p 11
1990	San Jose Mercury News; Writer: Denis Collins; 139th year, # 200, Jan. 5,1990, p. E-2
1990	Prism Magazine; “Blind Vision,” Writer: Donna Lane; April 1989, p. 10-l 1
1989	Sinister Wisdom; two photographs; Winter, 1989
1989	Beacon Magazine; photograph; Summer, 1989, p.3
1988	San Francisco Examiner/Image Magazine; Writer: Myriam Weisaug; Jan. 10, 1988, p. 10-1l
1986	San Francisco Examiner; Writer: Al Morch; 2nd edition, June 11, 1986, p. E-9
1986	San Francisco Chronicle; Writer: Herb Caen; 122nd year, #7, 6th edition, Jan.24, 1986, p. 43
1985	San Jose Mercury News; photograph and mention; 134th year, #375, Oct.18, 1985, p. E-3
1985	Feature Article/San Francisco Open Studio Catalog; Writer: Andrea Liss; Photo: Chuck Rose Oct, 1985, p. 10-11
1985	San Francisco Chronicle; Photo: Brant Ward; Fifth edition, July 16,1985, p. 5
1985	San Franciscana; Writer: Jo Falcon; May, 1985, p.12
1984	San Francisco Chronicle/Front page photo and article; Writer: Steve Rubenstein; 120th year, #209. Fifth edition, Sept.15, 1984
1983	San Francisco Chronicle; Writer: Thomas Albright, Oct 27, 1983, p. 66
1983	Art Beat; Writer: Andrea Liss, Winter, 1983, p. 19

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I am of this time, a progressive conceptual artist whose sculptures embody the formal concerns of art through the ages but reflect modern anxieties and dangers. There is balance and elegance in these surreal compositions of transcendent beauty embedded within the sharp edges and rough textures of the real world.

Being blind helps me stay awake and alive on the cusp of danger, moving boldly through the unrealized hazards of the world as threats spring out of hidden coverts and snares appear before my feet. Powerful tools and powerful chemicals keep me on my toes. I'm into the moment, the power and freedom of the moment, and physical risk adds wings to my feet!

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