Trent Altman
Award Winning Expressionistic
Kentucky Arts Council and United Nations artist
Abstract and Mixed Media
ABOUT TRENT
Is a native of Louisville, KY., has two brothers, parents, a step dad, two sister-in-laws a nephew and a niece.
Is a survivor of lifelong exposure to environments of discrimination and bullying in schools and community settings because of others’ lack of understanding about autism.
Worked as a retail clerk for 13 years at Meijer, INC., valued and supported with inclusion.
For twenty-four years Trent has perfected his craft an an abstract artist. He applies his autistic unique heightened ability to focus deeply and sometimes intensely to create his paintings.
Trent paints with passion and song. His canvas is a safe place away from bullying and the violence in the world which allows his humanity to come forth. He relies upon interdependent support group to feel safe live with well-being.
~ Trent’s collaborative support team
HONORS & AWARDS
Received the United nations Award for painting, Abstract Garden II and placed on the Autism Awareness Stamp, 2012. https://the-art-of-autism.com/congratulations-to-seth-chwast-j-a-tan-ryan-smoluk-and-trent-altman-whose-art-was-selected-for-united-nations-autism-awareness-stamps-for-world-autism-day-april-2-2012/
Received honorable membership into the United Nations Stamp Design Club with Marc Chagall, Norman Rockwell, Wyland, and Peter Max, 2012. https://trentsstudio.com/trentscart/wp-content/uploads/UN-LETTER-DESIGNER-CLUB.pdf
Awarded the Strokes of enjoy INC., Most Accomplished and Inspirational Artist Award, 2012
Received the #1 Global Visual Artist award International Naturally Autistic People (INAP) Awards, in Vancouver, Canada, 2013. International Naturally Autistic People Awards, Convention & Festival ANCA WORLD Autism Festival Âû
A documentary, An art for Expression produced by Valerie Trimble at the Kentucky Education Television (KET) was nominated for an Emmy, 2013 and screened at the Golden Door Film FEST. . (#1808) Lucille Sharp/Crittenden-Our Town/Northern Kentucky Fort Towns/Trent Altman
Received Membership into the KY Arts Council in 2005 – present.
Professional Art Critiques https://trentsstudio.com/trentscart/professional-art-critiques/
EXHIBITION EXPERIENCES
Represented by Sweet Art Gallery, Naples, FL. 2013- present
Represented by Agora Gallery, NYC 2015-2016
Exhibited in: 16 solo shows, 46 group shows, 50 plus Juried Fine Art Shows, plus featured artist at numerous disability conventions.
Has permanent collection in PNC corporate office, Boston Children’s Hospital, upscale apartment complexes, numerous Universities, and Medical Clinics.
COLLABORATIONS
Illustrator of children’s book. Collaboration with author Jackie Marquette. We are Family. Trent Altman’s paintings were used to illustrate the book. https://amzn.com/dp/B088768Y8Z
Enrique Rojas, Cake Designer Chose Trent’s painting to Design a Cake https://www.facebook.com/MacaronKid/?ref=profile_intro_card&pnref=lhc April 5.
Sugar Art for Autism: Violet Lin Tran – The Violet Cake Shop.
Sugar Art for Autism Suzy M. Khalaf – Piece #1 – Slice of Sweet Art — with Trent Altman.
My piece is inspired by a painting by the ever amazing Trent Altman. The moment I saw his painting, I was immediately drawn, not to it, but INTO it. It reminded me of a scenic floral field. The vivid colors and textures were simply captivating. Dina Nakad
Slice of Sweet Art
https://www.facebook.com/SliceofSweetArtNYC
Michael Fess produced this music video with Altman’s art, 2008. http://ow.ly/biTH30au32Z
Artist Statement
(Trent has autism. Based upon the observation and comments by Trent’s Collaborative Team. We write this).
Altman, a passionate artist, finds pure joy in the process of painting. Whether in his art studio or outdoors, he immerses himself in a world of vibrant colors and a blank canvas, allowing his creativity to flow. With brushes and various tools, he skillfully expresses his emotions and captures the essence of his subjects. The layers and textures he creates result in bold and dramatic paintings that evoke the sensory experiences of nature. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Altman explores different pigments and unconventional materials to convey his personal experiences.
For Altman, painting is not just a form of artistic expression, but a sanctuary away from the harsh realities of the world. It provides him with a safe space where his humanity can shine, free from bullying and violence. He relies on the support of an interdependent group to create an environment of safety and well-being.
Altman’s art is a visual journey through the depths of human emotions, influenced by the rhythms of nature. His work can be likened to the poetic and artistic masterpieces created by great artists throughout history. ~ Trent’s Collaborative Art Team
