About the Artist

Gail Allen - Biography

Gail Allen: The Architecture of Experience

Cultivating the Unseen through Earth and Spirit

I was born and raised in Western Massachusetts, spending my formative years outdoors drawing and painting the surrounding farms and forests. This early immersion fostered a deep, lifelong connection to the natural world. Following a rigorous, traditional art training at the Paier College of Art, I spent many years working as a graphic designer, art director, and illustrator across Boston and New Hampshire while continuously maintaining my painting practice.

As a lifelong gardener and outdoor enthusiast, I believe our connection to nature is fundamental to our collective health, well-being, and understanding of who we are. My large-scale, imaginary realism paintings speak directly to our current societal relationship with the environment. They are designed to encompass the viewer, creating an intimate space that illuminates the delicate intersection of reality, perception, and time.

After a necessary sabbatical focused on health and family, I have returned to my studio with a sharpened, mature clarity. This new chapter of my work is anchored by my latest series, The Inextricable Now (also explored as the World Wide Thread). Inspired by deep research into the Earth's underground mycelial networks, these paintings serve as a visual call to action: a reminder that humanity must consciously care for nature if we are to survive.

My process is intuitive and deeply symbolic. Throughout these narrative compositions, I weave a dedicated vocabulary of traditional symbols—including the all-seeing eye, ancient runes, time-keeping elements, and pollinators—to explore the environmental and seasonal impermanence that mirrors the changes we undergo throughout a human life.

Ultimately, I believe art has the power to heal. It is my hope that viewers walk away from my work with a renewed perspective on our planet and our place within it.

My originals are held in private collections across the country, with previous sales ranging from $2,000 to $6,600. I invite you to join my journey and be the first to view upcoming releases by subscribing to the Gail M. Allen Fine Art Collector's List below.

Gail Allen

https://www.gailallenartist.com

Contemporary Fine Artist [603-465-2088] [603-801-4921]| [[email protected]]

Social Media: @GailAllenFineArt @GailAllenArt

Artist Statement

My work explores the intersections of reality and perception through narrative realism and symbolic motifs. By visualizing the "unseen" metaphysical threads—such as mycelial networks, runes, and temporal imagery—I aim to document the profound symbiotic connection between humanity and the natural world.

Selected Juried Exhibitions

2026 | 1st PLACE WINNER 90th Regional Juried Exhibition of Art and Craft, Fitchburg Art Museum Fitchburg, MA (The Lesson)
2026 | Creme De La Creme Juried Exhibit, The Art Center, Dover, NH (Accepted: Coastal Bouquets #1 and #2)
2026 | 40th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Open Juried Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH (Accepted: Oracle’s Offering, The Sleeping Bloom)
2026 | Contemporary Currents, Portsmouth Historical Society, Portsmouth, NH (Accepted: Questionable Existence)
2025 | Contemporary Currents, Portsmouth Historical Society, Portsmouth, NH (Accepted: The Journey, The Lesson)
2024 | The Third Annual Joint Membership Exhibition, The Art Center, Dover, NH (Accepted: Oceanside Garden-Anticipation)
2023 | Omer T. Lassonde 37th Annual Juried Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH (Accepted: The Waters of Life -Elder Years and Also Childhood )
2022 | Magnificence of the Mundane, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH (Accepted: The Edge of Reason)
2021 | Joan L. Dunfey Juried Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2021 | 11th Annual Plein Aire Salon Art Competition, Online Exhibition (Accepted: Ogunquit Garden Restaurant)
2021 | 35th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2019 | Splash, Art Gallery at Grace, Lowell, MA
2018 | 32nd Annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2017 | 18th Annual Joan Dunfey Memorial Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2017 | Nature: Plein Aire Juried Members Show, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2017 | New England Art Reach, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA
2014 | Annual Prescott Parks Arts Festival Open Juried Art Exhibit, Portsmouth, NH
2014 | 28th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2013 | Flow at the Oxbow Gallery, The Oxbow Gallery, Northampton, MA
2013 | Summer at the Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH
2013 | NHAA at the New Hampshire State Library, Concord, NH
2012–2018 | CBS Sunday Morning Featured Artist, New York, NY

Solo Exhibitions

2027 | Fitchburg Art Museum Fitchburg, MA *
2016 | Pondering the Pond and Beyond, Lawrence Library, Pepperell, MA
2007 | Solo Exhibition, Milford Art Gallery and Antiques, Milford, NH

Selected Group Exhibitions

2026 | Fitchburg Art Museum 89th Regional Juried Exhibition Fitchburg, MA
2025 | Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery Small Works Exhibit, Portsmouth, NH
2025 | Interwoven, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2025 | Art Hub Gallery Exhibition - Spring Lights, Art Hub Gallery, Nashua, NH
2025 | Atmosphere, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2024 | Alchemy, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2024 | Lush, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2023 | NHAA Small Works Exhibit and Sale, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2023 | Nashua Art Association Exhibition, St. Joseph's Hospital, Nashua, NH
2022 | Miracle on State Street, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2022 | Small Works Exhibit, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2022 | Dark and Light, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2022 | Colors of Autumn, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2022 | Melt Exhibit, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2021 | Light and Dark, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2021 | Circle of Life, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2021 | Colors of Summer, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2021 | Who We Are, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2020 | NHAA 80th Anniversary Silent Auction & Fundraiser, Online
2019 | NH Art Association Members Exhibit, Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
2019 | Currents, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2019 | Rhythm and Hues, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2019 | Two of a Kind, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2019 | Looking Beyond, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2018 | Changes Themed Show, Roux & Cyr International Fine Art, Portland, ME
2018 | Feed the Soul, Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2018 | Our Colorful World, 2 Pillsbury, Concord, NH
2016 | Nashua Area Artists Association Exhibit, The ArtHub, Nashua, NH
2016 | Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery Small Works Exhibition, Portsmouth, NH
2015 | Shiny, Art Gallery at Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA
2015 | Greetings From New Hampshire, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2015 | New England Art Reach, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA
2015 | Figure It Out, The Gallery at 100 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH
2014 | Whitty Gallery Holiday Exhibition, Wild Salamander Creative Arts, Hollis, NH
2014 | New Paintings at Sharon Arts Gallery, Peterborough, NH
2014 | Sharon Arts Center 67th Annual Members Exhibition, Peterborough, NH
2012 | Member Show, Wild Salamander (Whitty Art Gallery), Hollis, NH
2008 | Holiday Spirit, NH Tapestry Gallery, NH
2007–2012 | Regular Contributor, Milford Art and Antique Center, Milford, NH

Bibliography & Media

CBS Sunday Morning | Featured Artist Segment, New York, NY
The Boston Globe | Professional Practice Feature
New Hampshire Union Leader | Exhibition Reviews
The Nashua Telegraph | Feature on regional exhibition participation.
Hollis Brookline Journal | Spotlight on local art contributions.

Public & Private Collections

CBS Sunday Morning Television Archives (Featured pieces: The Sun King (2011), Sun Mandala(2010))
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Cancer Center, Nashua, NH
Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, NH
Digital Equipment Corporation, Merrimack, NH
Private Collections: Held internationally in the USA, Europe, and Canada.

Professional History

Professional Fine Artist | 2007–Present
Art Director & Illustrator | Extensive professional background managing high-level branding and visual design projects.

Professional Affiliations

American Women Artists - member
New Hampshire Art Association - juried member
Nashua Area Art Association - member

Education

Paier College of Art, New Haven, CT | Commercial Art & Illustration
Rivier College, Nashua, NH | Figure Painting
Printmaking Studies, Northampton, MA

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions (Summer 2026):

Fitchburg Art Museum – 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft
Portsmouth Historical Society - Contemporary Currents Exhibit
The Art Center Dover, NH - Creme De La Creme
New Hampshire Art Association – Large-scale Featured Display (Portsmouth, NH)

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