Alison Turnbull facts for kids
Alison Turnbull (born 16 March 1956, Bogotá) is a Colombian-born British painter and sculptor. She is known for her unique artworks that often explore how we see and understand the world around us.
Early in her career, Turnbull worked as an invigilator at the Serpentine Gallery in London. This means she helped look after the art and visitors in the gallery. This experience likely helped her learn more about the art world.
What Kind of Art Does She Make?
Alison Turnbull creates both paintings and sculptures. Her art often looks at how we organize and make sense of information. She might use maps, diagrams, or scientific images as inspiration. Her work can make you think about how we see things from different angles or how small details fit into a bigger picture.
She often uses simple shapes and colors to create complex ideas. Her art can be both abstract, meaning it doesn't show real-life objects, and also connected to things we see every day. She encourages viewers to look closely and find their own meaning in her pieces.
Exhibitions
Alison Turnbull's art has been shown in many important galleries and museums around the world. Exhibitions are special shows where artists display their work for people to see.
Solo Exhibitions
These are shows where only Alison Turnbull's art is displayed.
- 2001 "Houses into Flats," Museum of Modern Art, Oxford
- 2003 "Hospital," Matt's Gallery, London
- 2010 Matt's Gallery, London
- 2012 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
- 2013 De La Warr Pavilion, East Sussex
- 2014 Shandy Hall, North Yorkshire
- 2015 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- 2016 Art Seen, Nicosia
Group Exhibitions
These shows feature art from several different artists, including Alison Turnbull.
- 2010 Parallel Remix, Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York
- 2010 On the Edge of the World, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
- 2011 The Russian Club Gallery, London
- 2012 The Bluecoat, Liverpool
- 2012 The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
- 2013 "Galápagos," Centro de Arte Moderna (CAM), Lisbon
- 2013 "Universal Fragments: Conversations with Trevor Shearer," Large Glass, London
- 2014 "Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Art, London
- 2014 "Colour on Paper," Galeria Leme, São Paulo
- 2015 "Multiplicities," Art Seen, Nicosia
- 2016 "Seeing Round Corners: the Art of the Circle," Turner Contemporary, Margate
- 2016 "Blackrock," Lydney Park Estate, Gloucestershire
- 2016 "Compression," Ormston House Gallery, Limerick
