Alison Forde

I am a painter and makeup artist trying to explore physical and 3D collage. I love to go through thrift stores to see what I can find to incorporate into a new piece. It inspires me. I consider myself to be a self taught artist born and raised in Perkasie, PA.

Logo with the word 'Masquerade' in decorative white font on a black background.

Treasure Box

This is a box of thrifted finds. Toys, Barbie, retro magazine images show and hide their identity.

Installation/collage

A wooden box filled with vintage dolls, photographs, and memorabilia. The background features a green bulletin board with more black and white and color photos, some with faces marked with red and black drawings. The dolls include a porcelain girl on horseback and a woman in a dress with makeup, along with smaller toys and accessories.