About
Altalena (noun) – Seesaw [Italian]
An artist is not an artist every second of everyday. The creative process undergoes many ups and downs, hence the choice of the name Altalena for this new venture. Like a seesaw going up and down, it is the ups and downs that combine to inspire an artist to create something that will speak to others and stand the test of time. True creativity may happen infrequently in an artist’s life, yet somehow these brief moments of creativity reach out and form a connection to all that has come before, and all that is yet to come. Within this mysterious realm of artistic creativity, consider Altalena the chronicler of this history. By linking the chains of time and moment, Altalena strives to bring together the creatives of today with the inheritance and inspiration of the past.
At Altalena, we are inspired by the philosophy and methods of the Wiener Werkstätte, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and other great artistic movements already written into history. Our aim is to create and bring to the forefront unique pieces of artistic creation that will provide joy and insight to all who have a passion for creativity. Think of Altalena as a home for the creative and divergent thinkers, who look at the world and see an opportunity to tackle it in a different way.
Please explore our formal online art gallery at our new website:
For questions about our artist representation program and our art advisory offerings please refer to our gallery website and contact us directly using the contact form on this website or on our gallery page.
Altalena was created for the sole purpose of embracing art.
“It is strange and interesting - and it is something you, gentle reader, have often observed: The work of the successful follower of the arts - whether he writes, composes, paints or carves - is always individual.”
- Wilbur D. Nesbit
“The Work of Gustave Baumann”
The Graphic Arts, April 1914