Dorothy Alig, b. 1959, is a painter and printmaker whose studio is in an old telephone switching station in downtown Indianapolis.

She has shown her work in New York, Denver, Chicago, Indianapolis and throughout the midwest. She has completed her education at the following institutions: MFA 2013 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Provincetown, MA (Partially completed); MA 1990 Art History, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
BA 1981 History, Williams College, Williamstown, MA.

Artist statement:
Making art is a way for me to delve into subjects that intrigue me and try to find connections between seemingly disparate ideas and images. I have recently explored subjects ranging from psychological testing, poetry, historic textiles, islamic architecture, and the urban landscape. I also love to investigate different materials and see how they react/interact. The fusion of these interests is what keeps me excited to be in the studio–to see what unexpected alchemy may result.

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http://www.dorothyalig.com