Alfonso Ossorio
Filipino-American · b. 1916
Painting and Assemblage
DESCRIPTION
Alfonso Ossorio was a Filipino-American artist known for his affiliation with Abstract Expressionism and his friendship with Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet. He is most recognized for his 'Congregations'—intricate, densely layered assemblages made of shells, bones, glass, and found objects embedded in synthetic resin, reflecting his interest in both religious iconography and Art Brut.