Alyssa
Occhetti
Raleigh, NC
After moving to Beloit just one year ago, Alyssa wasted no time getting immersed in the community. While juggling the adjustment of a new city and new job, she also debuted at DEVIATE’s second annual run in downtown Beloit, and she’s ready to run it back again!
Alyssa's passion for art began long ago as a kid and has only strengthened since. She started with fine art before transitioning to graphic design. She’s bringing her bright, whimsical and a bit strange artwork to DEVIATE once again, but taking things up a notch, of course. Be sure to check her out on September 28.
Tell us about you
I have been classically trained in fine art since beginning high school, having my first solo show when I was 16. I decided to transition from the fine arts world into the world of graphic design, beginning in college. Despite this change, I continued to work in fine art with mural paintings, fine, art galleries, and some commissions over the years. Graduating from North Carolina State University's art + design program in 2023, I made my way to Wisconsin to begin my career as a graphic designer with Geronimo Hospitality Group. Now I am eager to bring my bright and odd artwork to the Midwest.
What inspires your art?
My artworks focus on the blend of colorful & whimsical with eerie & macabre. With vibrant colors, grabbing your attention, what is underneath is meant to make you pause and go, "WTH?" Many of my artworks pack some deep meanings, each with its own backstory.
Knowing DEVIATE is an experiential, interactive art event, how do you envision participating and building your booth?
This year, I've got a bunch of fresh stuff lined up, and I can't wait to show it off at DEVIATE. I plan to make my booth a little bit more interactive than last year by building a Photo Booth out for visitors to go through and have a little bit of memorabilia from deviate, but also specifically from my booth. I also have been focusing on creating art on non-canvas surfaces so I will be bringing 14 hand-painted skateboards to hang up and around. I am very eager to add some more excitement to my booth. That'll hopefully have people engaged with the art even deeper.