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Special Projects

PICCOLO SPOLETO FESTIVAL

2026

WINNING POSTER FOR THE PICCOLO SPOLETO FESTIVAL COMPETITION 2026

30 x 40

Acrylics on canvas

“Voices in Bloom” is a celebration of collective rhythm, cultural identity, and the shared energy of gathering. A procession of faces stretches across the canvas, each figure distinct yet seamlessly connected, forming a continuous horizon of presence and expression. Their profiles echo one another, creating a visual cadence, like the voices layered in conversation, or the notes carried through music.

Above them, a cityscape unfolds in soft, geometric fragments, suggesting Charleston not as a fixed place, but as a living, shifting backdrop shaped by those who live here. Rolling forms and abstracted architecture merge with the sky, blurring boundaries between landscape and imagination.

Below, a dense field of botanicals rises: vibrant, wild, and abundant. The botanical forms act as both foundation and metaphor: growth, diversity, and the unseen roots that nourish creative communities. Interwoven musical notes drift through the composition, reinforcing the festival’s spirit where art, sound, and movement converge.

This piece designed especially for the Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2026 covets the idea that Charleston culture is continuously shaped by the many local voices that carry it forward.

THE CONROY HOTEL

Expected Opening Date Early 2027

The Conroy Hotel is a new boutique hotel in Augusta, Georgia, that is expected to open its doors in early 2027.

The property is going to be a transformation of what was formerly a Ramada hotel into an upscale lodging destination.

Alice created a custom floral painting that is being reproduced to become the headboard of 175 guest rooms.

Fun Fact: The painting contains the 18 flowers of the Augusta Masters Golf Course.

I AM SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE

2026

I'm So Glad You're Here is a soulful and whimsical children's series designed to nurture emotional presence, curiosity, and inner confidence.

Hosted by singer-songwriter Heather Rice as Miss Pen, and brought to life through hand-built sets, original jazz compositions by Lee Barbour, and moving collage animation by Opus Thimble using artwork by Alice Colin, the show, produced and directed by Nameless Numberhead, offers a gentle yet richly artistic space where children are guided to explore their feelings and relationships with care and wonder.

Each episode weaves together music, storytelling, visual art, and emotional wisdom—creating something beautiful for children because we truly are so glad they’re here.

A woman in an orange shirt smiling and waving with large paper flowers and green paper leaves in the background.

Titled "Rainbows Grow in the Low Country," this whimsical digital hand drawing is envisioned as part of a larger series created for several walls of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Capturing the essence of an enchanting forest scene particular to the Low Country, the mural invites viewers into a vibrant, imaginative world filled with local wildlife

In this heartwarming tableau, a little girl dressed in a hospital gown gazes intently towards the hidden rainbow, her finger pointed towards the path that may lead to its radiant beauty. Her inquisitive spirit shines brightly amidst the lush surroundings. Nearby, we find a compassionate little boy, also clad in a hospital gown, tenderly comforting a bear with a Band-Aid—a gentle reminder of healing and care. 

Soaring high above in the top left corner, a majestic eagle approaches, clutching a stethoscope as a symbol of the healing journey at MUSC. In the opposite corner, a playful rhesus monkey curiously investigates a flower, adding an element of joy and curiosity to the scene. A subtle tribute to the local heritage, the South Carolina flag discreetly appears within the mural, grounding the artwork in its cultural context.

The vibrant colors and whimsical characters are deliberately designed to embody the positive values that define MUSC Hospital—qualities such as caring, comfort, collaboration (bobcat and little girl), healing, trust, innovation, problem-solving, and respect. For instance, the red cardinal perched delicately on the little girl’s finger symbolizes trust and connection, while the endangered spotted turtle reminds us of the importance of respecting nature. 

The title itself carries a beautiful double meaning, evoking the magic of healing that flourishes at MUSC, thanks to the dedicated care provided by our Low Country medical professionals. This mural is not only a visual entertainment but also a heartfelt celebration of hope and resilience for children and families in their healing journeys.

Mural - Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital

2026

Colorful jungle scene with children riding on animal characters, surrounded by vibrant plants, trees, flowers, and mythical creatures, all in a whimsical, cartoon style.

Goodnight Bible

2025

When author Connie Moylan first started reading Bible stories to her young son, she quickly realized how challenging it was to keep his attention. Instead of listening to the stories, he would flip through the pages, saying goodnight to each character. This simple, sweet routine sparked an idea—what if there were a Bible bedtime book that mirrored the way her son naturally engaged with stories, encouraging playful interaction while introducing them to key Biblical figures?

Goodnight Bible was born from that inspiration—a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to some of the most well-known figures in the Bible through gentle storytelling, interactive elements, and a bedtime rhythm designed to nurture faith-filled moments.

For Goodnight Bible, Alice’s goal was to create colorful and whimsical illustrations that bring young readers closer to Biblical messages—in a way that not only captures their attention but also fills them with joy and wonder.

To extend the beauty and meaning of Goodnight Biblebeyond its pages, Alice has hand-selected some of her stunning illustrations as high-quality prints, allowing families to cherish her artwork in a new way.

I like the way you move

2025

Redux Corridors 2025

In I Like the Way You Move, a constellation of colorful translucent shapes and abstract forms are delicately suspended in midair, each one tethered by thin, curving wire. These elements, varying in size and hue, symbolize individuals within a community: unique in form yet interconnected, responsive, and delicately balanced.

The mobile invites viewers to contemplate the dynamics of human relationships—how each part moves independently, yet inevitably influences the whole. As air currents stir the piece, the shapes sway in a quiet choreography of interdependence, echoing the rhythms of collaboration, coexistence, and empathy.

Several pieces feature small mirrored surfaces, offering fleeting moments of self-reflection and inviting the viewer—quite literally—into the work. The mirrors create a shifting dialogue between the sculpture, its environment, and those who encounter it.

Installed in front of a window, the mobile comes to life in natural light, casting colored shadows and reflections that evolve throughout the day—adding a temporal dimension to its message of shared motion and unity.

This piece was created for the Redux Corridors 2025 group exhibition centered on the theme of together—a poetic reminder that we move through life not in isolation, but in tandem with others. 

Where are you From? A Gibbes Museum Artist Residency

2024

12-month project about diversity, leadership and community in Charleston

Alice Colin assembled a group of 12 local women who agreed to undergo genetic testing to unveil their ancestral roots, often hidden from view. Alongside this analysis, she conducted in-depth interviews with each woman to delve into their histories, cultural affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, and contributions to the community.

Drawing inspiration from the test results, she curated a distinct color palette for each participant (assigning one color to each ethnicity) and portrayed them using this palette while adhering to the color guidelines.

Her primary challenge lay in capturing the proportions of each color in the portrait to mirror the ethnic breakdown revealed by the DNA tests. To complement each painted portrait, she incorporated collages of materials that reflect the cultural and personal essence of each woman. The final pieces serve as a vivid and artistic representation of each woman's identity on a 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch linen canvas.

The final exhibition in the Fall 2024 serves as a tribute to the women of various ethnic backgrounds who are currently shaping Charleston and make a difference in their communities, showcasing the beauty and complexity of their individual stories. Through art and storytelling, "Where are you from" invites viewers to reflect on their own identities and the interconnectedness of all humanity.

Oversized 3D Flowers

2024

For the launch event of the Beau & Ro collaboration, Alice Colin created a series of oversized sculptural flowers using remnants of fabric from the collection.

Inspired by the colors, textures, and playful spirit of the dresses, each flower was handcrafted and transformed from discarded materials into immersive, large-scale forms.

The installation reimagined fashion beyond the body, extending the collaboration into the surrounding space through sculpture.

Constructed from repurposed textiles and experimental techniques, the flowers celebrated creativity color, and sustainability while creating a whimsical environment that blurred the boundaries between art, fashion, and design.

photo credit: Julie Livingston Photography

Alice Colin x Beau & Ro

2024

In 2024, artist and designer Alice Colin collaborated with Charleston-based fashion brand Beau & Ro on a special capsule collection featuring nineteen original dress designs.

Alice created and designed each textile pattern by hand, translating her distinctive artistic vision into a refined ready-to-wear collection.

Developed in close partnership with founder Sara Rossi, the collaboration combined Alice’s vibrant, expressive use of color and pattern with Beau & Ro’s elegant silhouettes and dedication to thoughtful craftsmanship.

The collection was met with strong acclaim and commercial success, reflecting a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and timeless design.


Light Fixtures for The Grand Bohemian Hotel

2024

When the Grand Bohemian invited Alice Colin to create a series of ethereal, “sun-like” light fixtures inspired by the radiant suns in J.C Roy paintings, she felt in love with the challenge.

Stepping into an entirely new medium, she taught herself how to construct these illuminated sculptures through experimentation, combining lace, paint, rice paper, soft grid and lighting techniques to bring her vision to life.

The seven handmade fixtures were created specifically for the J.C Roy Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.

Designed to echo the warmth and mystery of Roy’s paintings, each piece glows softly, suspended somewhere between sculpture and light.

Giant Amphora

2024

Oversized Amphora

« When size matters »

33 x 28 x 23

Papier Mâché, Cardboard, gold leaf, Acrylics

At first glance, you just see a giant vase with an innocent floral pattern and you wonder what’s the use of it and who in their right mind would want something so big in their home.

Keep reading.

Built out of recycled materials, this piece aims at pointing out the amount of packaging we are accumulating nowadays in the United States.

Online shopping but also packaging in stores leaves us with a considerable amount of paper and plastic to deal with in our households. And this is only increasing (I am sure you have all experienced a situation where you received a small item in a big rectangular cardboard box that could contain 10 more of them after ordering online from a online shopping leading company). As consumers, are we playing our part of reducing their way into our homes and diligently recycling them?

Following an article by Kate Mosso for ABC News on March 19th, 2019, I learned that Charleston County was dumping its recyclables into the Bees Ferry Road Landfill, because they did not have anywhere else to have it recycled, their contract with Horry County Facility having ended that past February.

On December 1st, 2020, the Material Recovery Facility opens its doors with the promise of dealing with our Charleston County recyclables - but how long until it gets overwhelmed with a growing number of waste and have to make difficult decisions of not being able to recycle everything despite its best effort? (Also, let’s keep in mind that these facilities also reject harmful pollutants in the air and the water while doing their job of recycling).

Today, this oversized Amphora serves 2 main purposes. Pointing out a problem that concerns us all (and the companies we allow to create this problem), and inspire the viewers to also think about recycling in different ways other that the blue trash. Recyclables can have a second life directly at home, being used to create beautiful, useful and happy objects.

Your turn now.

Alice Colin X Mugs for Moms

2023-2026

Mugs for Moms exists to raise awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and create community engagement opportunities to help provide resources and support for moms that may be suffering.

We believe that a simple mug can be powerful and serve as a daily reminder that we can all be helpful in our communities to support moms and parents of all kinds by trying to have more compassion for ourselves and for those who may be suffering from mental illness.

Our goal at Mugs for Moms is to provide safe and creative spaces for moms, expectant moms, hopeful moms, non-birthing people and partners to build community, engage in art therapy, share stories and learn about other outlets and resources in maternal health and perinatal mental health.

We are artists, healers, advocates and survivors ourselves. We hope that by offering opportunities to create, connect and educate, we will strengthen our community of parents and offer valuable and life saving resources to those in need.

Felt Cardinals

2023-2026

In 2023, Alice Colin began creating a series of handcrafted felt cardinals as intimate works of remembrance, comfort, and connection. Each bird is individually made using wool felt, embroidery, and hand-applied beadwork, transforming a traditional symbol of love and loss into a deeply personal artistic object.

Inspired by the belief that the appearance of a cardinal represents a visit from a loved one who has passed, the project was created to offer solace and meaningful connection to those experiencing grief. What began as a small gesture of compassion quickly resonated with the wider community, evolving into both an artistic and educational initiative.


Alongside creating the cardinals, Alice has also led workshops and teaching sessions at the Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, where participants learn the process of crafting their own felt cardinals by hand. Through these classes, the project continues to foster creativity, storytelling, and shared human connection through art.