Allyn J. Boley is a visual artist and independent arts administrator who's been living and working in Bloomington, Indiana, since 2020. Originally from San Diego, California, Allyn earned bachelor’s degrees in studio art and psychology from San Diego State University in 2015. Though primarily a painter, Allyn works in a variety of media, opposing the use of generative A.I. Using their own photographs for reference as often as possible, Allyn arranges memories and musings into imagined spaces, making works akin to painted collages. Their artwork is often characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and their habit of noticing little critters, growth and decay, patterns, textures, and contrasts that are often overlooked in the busy day-to-day of modern American life.

Allyn’s studio practice was supported by the City of Bloomington Arts Commission’s emerging artist programs, and they received artistic advancement funding in 2023 and 2024. Their work has since been featured in prominent regional showcases, as well as museum and gallery spaces across North America. Their first Bloomington studio was spotlit by Hyperallergic in November 2025. On a local level, Allyn is working to produce shows and collaborative opportunities for visual artists working in traditional media.

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