Artwork copyright Kenneth Allison. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Zebra House, 1995

Kenneth Allison
American (born 1950)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Zebra House is part of a series of photographs by artist Kenneth Allison in Pilsen, the largest Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. The series explores how the urban landscape has developed with new immigrants. Allison states that his work is "to show, appreciate, and honor the way new people are enriching and enlivening the texture of the old urban neighborhoods."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Kenneth Allison works as a street photographer to capture the meaning and beauty of public spaces and urban environments. In his own words, "I’m fascinated by the process of photography; how it can bring together and compress all of the disparate elements of a street scene."
Allison studied photography at the University of Illinois. He moved to Seattle in 1972 after graduation and has lived and worked there ever since.