Craig Alan, Artist | Capitol Painting | Populus: Capitol “Nos Autem Populus | Acrylic on Canvas | 54-1/2 by 54-1/2 Inches Guarisco Gallery at Studio Burke DC

Craig Alan, Artist | Capitol Painting | Populus: Capitol “Nos Autem Populus | Acrylic on Canvas | 54-1/2 by 54-1/2 Inches

“Craig Alan is primarily known for his Populus series, which has drawn acclaim from critics and collectors alike.  In this intricate process, Alan suggests the form of iconic images made up of numerous, miniature figures captured in an aerial view.  Whether the final composite image depicts Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, or Audrey Hepburn, the Populus pieces amaze with their delicacy and deceptively complicated compositions.  Alan’s successful career is a combination of textbook artistic knowledge and keen aesthetic instinct.”

Craig Alan 

• American, b. 1971
• Populus: Capitol “Nos Autem Populus”
• Signed lower right
• Acrylic on Canvas
• 48 by 48 inches unframed
• 54-1/4 by 54-1/2 inches framed

Craig Alan is an American artist known for his paintings which align groups of people seen from an aerial perspective, to create reimagined versions of iconic works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Piet Mondrian, and others. “Art needs to be responsible to its purpose; to inspire and enhance,” he has remarked. Born in 1971 in San Bernardino, CA, he was raised in Atlanta and went on to attend the University of Mobile in Alabama, where he studied fine arts and set design. During his time at school, he would drive to New Orleans on the weekends working as a street portraitist to earn extra money. Since then, the artist has exhibited at numerous galleries across the United States and Europe. Alan currently lives and works in Atlanta, GA.