BITS & BYTES: Jaye Alison at GALLERIE 271

As it appeared on The Berkshire Edge

Monterey— From June 27th through July 12th, GALLERIE 271 presents ‘Remain Calm’ a solo retrospective of works by Jaye Alison, featuring paintings from her popular series: The Narratives, The Pool Series, Territories Blue, Abstract Memories, and Energetic Interventions.

The description of the show reads: “In a world that often feels fractured and uncertain, ‘Remain Calm’ is both a personal journey and an invitation. This exhibition is the result of Alison’s exploration of how we process turbulence, hold on to meaning, and find moments of clarity through creative expression. Each work reflects an emotional rhythm: sometimes frenetic, sometimes meditative, always seeking equilibrium. Drawing from personal memories, dreams, and the layered textures of daily life, the pieces, selective works from several series, trace a path through disorientation toward reconnection. Elements of landscape, domesticity and the body emerge, dissolve, recreate and reemerge, echoing the instability of life while quietly pointing toward resilience. Alison hopes to create space for collective pause, where viewers might sense their own stories in the textures and tensions of the work-and, perhaps, leave with a renewed sense of calm.”

Alison’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, and has appeared in print, film, television, the web, and Off Off Broadway. Alison’s work is included in private and Museum collections, including the Mark Rothko Museum (Latvia), Five Point Center for Visual Arts, National Archives, Library of Congress Permanent Collection.

The exhibit is on view from June 27th through July 12th at GALLERIE 271, located at 271 Main Road in Monterey. There is a reception on July 5th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. More information can be found online.