Alyssa Monks

Alyssa Monks is a renowned painter known for layering spaces and moments in her works, often using semi-transparent filters like glass, steam, or foliage to create depth and tension. Her brushwork is thick and expressive, capturing the energy and human touch in each stroke. Monks has held numerous exhibitions, including "It's All Under Control" at Forum Gallery and "Intimacy" in Germany. Her works are in many public and private collections, and she's recognized as a highly influential contemporary artist. Born in 1977, Monks has a rich educational background in art, including an M.F.A. from the New York Academy of Art, and is an active educator and speaker, including a notable TED talk.