Alison Postma
BIO
Alison Postma is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. With a practice spanning photography, video, and sculpture, they have most recently been working with furniture as a medium. Alison graduated from the University of Guelph’s Studio Art program in 2016. In September 2020, they became a cofounder of a new collective-run gallery space in Toronto, the plumb, dedicated to making physical space for emerging artists in the city. Alison’s work is intuitive, exploring thematic interests that include the interplay between objects and the human form, and distorted perceptions within alternate realities.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
TENDER TO THE TOUCH
Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic landscapes of dreams, film, and science fiction, Alison Postma set out to explore the elusive sensations of the subconscious. Rooted in the question "what does your body feel like in a dream?" each one-off furniture piece in this project serves as a portal to an alternate reality. By creating pieces that are not quite furniture and not quite art, Postma aims to transcend the boundaries of ordinary experience, inviting users to immerse themselves in a surreal narrative through tactile engagement.
FEATURED Work
Title: Knob Chair
Dimensions: 26.5 x 26.5 x 32 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Solid Cherry
Title: Guts Video
Dimensions: 15 x 18 x 30 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Cherry Veneered Plywood, Glass, Video Projection
Title: Portal Mirror
Dimensions: 24.5 x 38.5 x 3 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Solid Cherry
Title: Mouth Cabinet
Dimensions: 20 x 17.5 x 60 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Solid Cherry
Title: Installation View
Dimensions: Dimensions variable
Year: 2024
Materials: Solid Cherry, Cherry Veneer