The visual arts and informal writing have been life companions for Carol Alleman. Upon relocating to Tucson, Arizona in 1994, she discovered clay while exploring the mysterious desert landscape. Immediately she began digging her own clay and experimenting with slab, coil, and a variety of hand building techniques. Since then she has continued to explore the infinite dimensions of clay, considering herself largely “self-taught.”
In late 2001, Carol expanded her work into the bronze market choosing her vessel forms as her entry work. Today she continues to develop the bronze cast “Tree of Life” series of mystical, organic vessels. The series reflects a visual and narrative imagery of her personal intimacy with the powerful energy, spirit, and symbolism of trees and nature. Companion writings accompany her work.

Education:
Born in Lancaster, PA she obtained her degree in Art Education from the Pennsylvania State University (PA/USA); and continued graduate studies at the Lancaster Theological Seminary (PA/USA). Most recently she has completed studies with various contemporary artists at the Scottsdale Artist School, Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a member of the National Sculpture Society, and American Women Artists.

Exhibits/Shows:
Shemer Gallery and Museum of Art, Phoenix, AZ
Tubac Center for the Arts, Tubac, AZ
Tucson-Pima Arts Council, Tucson, AZ
2002 St. John’s International School, Brussels, Belgium
2002 American Women Artists, Santa Fe, NM
2003 Contemporary Works of Faith, (Liturgical Art Guild) Columbus, OH
2003 Loveland High Plains Art Council, Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, CO
2003 Group Show, Rhodes Stringfellow Fine Art, Cannon Beach, OR
2004 Two - Woman Show, Meyer Gallery, Park City, Utah
2004 Group Show, Rhodes Stringfellow Fine Art, Cannon Beach, OR
2004 Loveland High Plains Art Council, Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, CO
2004 Group Show, New Masters Gallery, Carmel, CA
2004 “Director’s Choice” Artspace/Virginia Miller Galleries, Coral Gables, Florida
2005 Parkland Gallery, Champaign, IL
2005 Three - Person Show, Meyer Gallery, Park City, Utah
2005 Greater Midwest International Exhibit XX, CMSU, MO
2005 Group Show Rhodes Stringfellow Fine Art, Cannon Beach, OR
2005 Solo Show, The Redfern Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2005 Invited Artist, Sculpture in the Park 2005, Loveland, CO
2005 Two- Person Show, Meyer-Milagros Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY
2006 Seaside Art Gallery, 15th International Miniature Show, Nags Head, NC
2006 Invited Artist, Sculpture in the Park 2006, Loveland, CO
2006 Two-Person Show, Meyer-Milagros Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY
2006 Box Heart Gallery, 10th Annual Sacred Art Exhibit, Pittsburgh, PA
2006 One-Person Show, Willow Gallery, USA, Scottsdale, AZ

Commissions:
The Redfern Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2003
Montage Resort & Spa Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 2003/04

Awards/Publications:
2004 BENE Award, Ministry & Liturgy Annual Visual Arts Award, San Jose, CA
2005 Ministry & Liturgy Magazine – feature BENE Award article
2005 Art Calendar - Cover
2005 Industry Award, Sculptural Pursuit Annual Competition
2005 Southwest Art, Artists to Watch
2006 Celebrating Thirty Years, The Redfern Gallery