Overview

John McAllister is an American painter known for his vibrant and evocative works that draw inspiration from the rich traditions of post-Impressionism and Fauvism. His paintings are characterized by their bold use of color, intricate patterns, and a lush, almost tropical sensibility. His work often features landscapes, still lifes and interiors that evoke a sense of timeless beauty and serene contemplation. McAllister's unique style results in immersive visual experiences that celebrate the interaction of light and color.

 

John McAllister was born in 1973 in Slidell, Louisiana. He currently lives and works in Northampton, Massachusetts.

 

John McAllister's work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at international venues, including: Kunsthalle Emden, DE | Hagiwara Projects, Tokyo, JP | Le Consortium, Dijon, FR | MAMCO, Geneva, CH | Marciano Art Foundation, Los Angeles, US | Brattleboro Museum of Art, Brattleboro, US | White Flag Projects, St. Louis, US | Cue Art Foundation, New York, US | Rubell Family Collection, Miami, US.

 

McAllister's works are held in the following collections: HNA Group Inc. Collection, Hong Kong, HK | Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, US | Collection of Martin Eisenberg, New York, US | UBS Art Collection, New York, US | The Rubell Family Collection, Miami, US | Collection of Joseph Mimran, Toronto, CA | Collection of César and Mimi Reyes, San Juan, PR | Collection of Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, Regensburg, DE.

Works
  • John McAllister, asea resound round halt havens , 2023
    asea resound round halt havens , 2023
  • John McAllister, dawns upon halt exalt, 2023
    dawns upon halt exalt, 2023
  • John McAllister, echoes lion like seemed serenest, 2023
    echoes lion like seemed serenest, 2023
  • John McAllister, exalt make much melody, 2023
    exalt make much melody, 2023
  • John McAllister, glamour like some secret sorcery, 2023
    glamour like some secret sorcery, 2023
  • John McAllister, glittery eden charmed, 2023
    glittery eden charmed, 2023
  • John McAllister, laze lush-like, 2023
    laze lush-like, 2023
  • John McAllister, radiate rave await, 2023
    radiate rave await, 2023
  • John McAllister, serenest sound blooming, 2023
    serenest sound blooming, 2023
  • John McAllister, sometimes glowing laud loudly, 2023
    sometimes glowing laud loudly, 2023
  • John McAllister, while dreamy sometimes gleaming, 2023
    while dreamy sometimes gleaming, 2023
  • John McAllister, wilds wandered glitter glade, 2023
    wilds wandered glitter glade, 2023
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    nightbright dawning dreamy, 2021
  • John McAllister pearlesce pinkish no less 35 x 29 copy
    pearlesce pink no less, 2021
  • JMcA_M_64_MatthiasKolb
    suddendusk rustles rosy, 2021
  • JMcA_M_55a_MatthiasKolb
    bellows was ablaze, 2020
  • JMcA_M_62a_MatthiasKolb
    bright beacons singing strikes silent, 2020
  • JMcA_M_56a_MatthiasKolb
    chants brilliant sounding, 2020
  • JMcA_M_63a_MatthiasKolb
    much adrift seemed serenest sea, 2020
  • JMCA_M_19
    cymbals without sound, 2016
  • JMcA_M_21
    sea shines softly, 2016
  • JMcA_M_5
    bee went singing by, 2014
  • JMcA_M_4
    botanic oceanic, 2014
  • JMcA_M_6
    velveteen sublunary, 2014
  • JMCA_M_2.001.O
    supple boughs sway, 2011
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