Rebecca Allan

Rebecca Allan is a New York-based visual artist, garden designer, and writer affiliated with Pratt Institute (School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of History of Art and Design) and The College of Mount Saint Vincent. She holds the academic rank of Visiting Professor, though her role is explicitly part-time.

Allan’s research spans Botanical Art, Sustainable Garden Design, Environmental Science, and Landscape Painting. She explores land conservation, climate change, and artistic processes through abstract painting and horticultural practice. Her work integrates elemental forces, seasonal cycles, and the artistry of gardening.

Her recent publications analyze the intersection of art and ecology, focusing on figures like Sean Scully and Janet Malcolm. Articles demonstrate trends in collage techniques, public art installations, and historical painting documentation.

Scientific awards include grants from the

• King County Arts Commission (2003, 1997)
• Seattle Arts Commission (1998)
• Allied Arts Foundation (1996)

As an advisor, she contributes to the Cannoo Hills Creative Arts Residency and has collaborated on The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide, addressing climate change through art and science. Her Painterly Gardens firm (established 2018) bridges ecological stewardship with aesthetic design.