Statement.

My work examines the interwoven themes of time, history, and human perception, grounding human experience within the larger context of deep time and the countless lives that have shaped the land before us.

I investigate how we perceive, alter, and remember the surrounding landscapes through painting, sculpture, and installation.

These landscapes are physical spaces and repositories of memory, bearing witness to generations past. Installations create immersive environments that invite contemplation of our place within this layered narrative. They prompt reflection on the choices we make that shape not only our immediate surroundings but also the long-term future of the planet and the echoes of past lives that linger within it.

Bio.

Allen (b. 1993, Florida; lives and works in New York) creates paintings, sculptures, and installations exploring the complex relationship between human development and the environment. Growing up on the banks of the St. Johns River in Green Cove Springs, Florida, he witnessed firsthand the rapid transformation of the landscape. This experience profoundly shaped his artistic practice. His work examines the impact of these changes within the historical context of Florida's ecosystems and their connection to broader societal shifts.

Allen holds an MFA from Pratt Institute (2019) and a BFA in Fine Art and Art History from the University of North Florida (2017). He honed his printmaking skills under master printer John Hutcheson of Tyler Graphics and studied abroad in Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia.