Alyssa Rose (they/them) is a disabled, queer, non-binary radical dreamer of liberation. They create paintings, sculptures, dance performances, and healthy cultural ecosystems in the San Diego dance community. Alyssa studied Pure Mathematics and Theater Arts, Dance and graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2018.
As a disabled individual, Alyssa seeks refuge in making things and expressing emotion, feeling, and idea through art. Improvisation is at the center of their practice as both a visual and performing artist. Alyssa believes that improvisation brings us closer to the truth and connects us with our vulnerability as human beings. Alyssa finds that making things helps them process what’s present and discover (create) what is to come.
Alyssa values play, social justice, queer theory, buddhist philosophy, intentional community, intuitive movement, conversation, curiosity, and sharing. As a performance artist, Alyssa loves to perform as themself, which Alyssa considers a multitude of identities and genders. Alyssa is a collaboration enthusiast and believes what we create TOGETHER is the most potent and crucial to share with the world. Alyssa also believes that art can be a venue for compassion, shaping change, and collective liberation.
