Work samples
About jerry allen
Dogs and Gods
These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.
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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.
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dogs and gods no. 1 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 2 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 3 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 4 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 5 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 6 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 7 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 8 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 9 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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dogs and gods no. 10 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
Boats will float
These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.
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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.
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boats no. 1 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2022
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boats no. 2 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
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boats no. 3 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 22" 2015
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boats no. 4 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
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boats no. 5 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2017
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boats no. 6 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
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boats no. 7 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2016
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boats no. 8 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
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boats no. 9 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2016
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boats no. 10 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2017
ink drawings for ceramic decals
These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.
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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.
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1. plate decal no. 1.jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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2. plate decal no. 2 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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3. plate decal no. 3 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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4. plate decal no. 4 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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5. plate decal no. 5 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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6. plate decal no. 6 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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7. plate decal no. 7 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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8. plate decal no. 8 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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9. plate decal no. 9 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
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10. plate decal no. 10 .jpegink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
Self Portraits
These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.
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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.
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1. self portrait no. 1 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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2. self portrait no. 2 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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3. self portrait no. 3 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, collage on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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4. self portrait no. 4 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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6. self portrait no. 6 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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7. self portrait no. 7 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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8. self portrait no. 8 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite, collage on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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9. self portrait no. 9 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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10. self portrait no. 10 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
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5. self portrait no 5 .jpgoil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
goat boy series no. 1
These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.
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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.
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goat boy no. 1 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
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goat boy no. 2 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
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goat boy no. 3 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
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goat boy no. 4 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
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goat boy no. 5 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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goat boy no. 6 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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goat boy no. 7 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
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goat boy no. 8 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" 2015
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goat boy no. 9 .jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" X 4 1/2" 2015
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goat boy no. 10.jpgcolored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" x 4 1/2 " 2015