Aaland Island

RECENT PRESS

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:17:00 -0500

Here’s a nice review of Of Course Not by the East Bay Express: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/roundabouts/Content?oid=3120233

An interview with Paul and me by Oakland Art Enthusiast: http://oaklandartbeat.com/2012/02/01/jessalyn-aaland-and-paul-morgan-of-course-not-at-swarm-gallery/

Last, my work on a blog by National Geographic photojournalists: http://thephotosociety.org/blog/an-ode-to-the-national-geographic-collagist/

Also, the show at Swarm has been extended until February 26th. Check it out!

OF COURSE NOT AT SWARM GALLERY

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:31:00 -0500

Paul and I are having a show together at Swarm Gallery in Oakland. The opening will be on January 14th at 6pm. Prepare for a freestyle new approach to printmaking and collage, early 70’s dancehall, and possibly kettle corn? More info including all the professional details can be found here.

SPATIAL REINVENTION AT FAMOUS FOUR COLORS

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:38:00 -0500

I’m currently in a group exhibition at Famous Four Colors in Oakland. Spatial Reinvention (curated by Vanessa Maida, formerly of Fort Gallery) is up for another week if you want to check it out!

Famous Four Colors is at 1525 Webster St. Oakland, CA 94612.

Also, Paul and I are getting ready for our January show at Swarm Gallery in Oakland. In addition to my collages and Paul’s prints, we’re also working on a collaborative installation. More info and posters(s) will be forthcoming!

SALUTATIONS POSTER

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:36:22 -0400

(scan of actual print)

Courtesy of Paul Morgan.

SALUTATIONS FROM PEOPLE'S GALLERY!

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:02:00 -0400

During the week of August 8—14, I’ll be doing a residency at the People’s Gallery along with Jennifer Hennesy. I’ll be there all day until around 6 or 7 Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, and in the evenings Wednesday—Friday.

On Saturday 8/13, we’ll be having a celebration/show of sorts from 7—10 with all of the usual: snacks, drinks, tunes, friends. I’ve got lots of new work up so come by and say hi!

Next week, you can check out the work of my good friend Lisa Rybovich-Cralle. Thanks to Nico Colon for making it all happen!

NC-17 AT PEOPLE'S GALLERY

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:03:00 -0400

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be doing a residency along with Jennifer Hennesy at People’s Gallery in San Francisco during the week of August 8th—August 14th.

I’ll be moving my studio into the gallery where you can come by and watch Jennifer and myself at work. On Saturday, we’ll be having a closing party of sorts. Check back for more info!

100 PERCENT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:03:00 -0400

Our roommate Rebecca and our space were recently profiled by the website Refinery 29. Some of my recent work in progress was also included, along with one of our Food With Faces shirts. Check it out!

SAVING YOU THE GOOGLE SEARCH

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:53:00 -0400

Here are some collected interviews I’ve done and features of my work from the past few years:

Brown Paper Bag interview (June 2011)

LA Record calls KIT’s Invocation one of the top ten album covers of 2010

Artbusiness.com review of the Good News show at Painted Bird (August 2009)

Not Paper interview (January 2009)

Little Otsu window display I worked on in collaboration with Paul Morgan (August 2010)

San Francisco Bay Guardian’s profile of Club Sandwich (February 2008)

March 2006 and September 2005 San Diego Reader articles featuring the Che Cafe in La Jolla.