About Ali Kirsch:

Hello and welcome to my website! Whether you're a fan of my art, an old friend, or just someone who has stumbled upon it, I hope that your experience on my site is entertaining and informative.

I first began making things when I was a little girl. Back then most of my creations involved the gluing together of random household objects which were then topped off with puffy paint and plastic jewels.

In high school I found a slightly more refined artistic outlet in jewelry which eventually led me to join the University of Iowa's art program. Once there I quickly realized that my desire to become a jewelry designer wasn't as strong as my desire to make more "messy" works with ink, paint and texture. It became important for me to process my thoughts and reflections visually.

This became especially clear to me in the Monotype printmaking studio where I found myself creating art that explored the social metaphors of the heart in relationship to its biological realities. To learn more about this "beginning" check out the video in the left sibebar called "Immune."

Since college I've transitioned from printmaking to mixed media and paint, mostly due to my changing studio space. Yet, my need to create has stayed constant. To see current work and updates become my fan on Facebook or follow me on Twitter. You can also check out some of my more recent thoughts and research explorations in a longer format through my Wordpress blog. If you're interested in purchasing any of my artwork please contact me or visit my Etsy shop. Thanks for visiting!

----Ali