Series exploring the relationship of time to memory. How a specific moment, place or feeling changes over time.
Handcut vintage papers
2026
If She Had Known
12×16 inches
12×16 inches
Crosstown to Astor Place, 2pm
12×16 inches
She Was More Than You Could
12×16 inches
The Luxury of Time
12×16 inches
The Beach In Between
12×16 inches
Through the Glass
12×16 inches
12×16 inches
This series ‘Commuters,’ explores movement, transitions, the strangers one meets and conversations overheard.
Hand cut vintage papers
2025
The Wait
12×16 inches
He Was Dapper
12×16 inches
Connections Missed
12×16 inches
6pm
9×12 inches
Quickly Through
12×16 inches
Yesterday’s Moments in Today’s Morning
12×16 inches
This series explores loss and grief when suddenly forced to heal. Curran’s central themes examines how the mind processes nostalgia left behind contrasting it with a dreamlike reality while the mind pushes and pulls pain until a quiet settling begins.
Hand cut vintage papers
2025
18×24 inches
18 × 24 inches
9×12 inches
9 × 12 inches
18 × 24 inches
18 × 24 inches
9 × 12 inches
18 × 24 inches
18 × 24 inches
9×12 inches
9 × 12 inches
18×24 inches
9 × 12 inches
9×12 inches
9 × 12 inches
9 × 12 inches
18×24 inches
18×24 inches
9×12 inches
9×12 inches
Finding peace and humor in the solace of animal imagery.
Handout paper collage on archival paper
2018-2025
9×12 inches
2025
Tea for two, and a treat for Milou
Out to stud & greener pastures
When in doubt, road trip
There are dinosaurs in my dream
Paquito's dream by the sea
Sidra summers in Asturias
Does this mirror make me look fat?
I voted today
Oh, the razzle-dazzle of it all
So, a rainbow and a kitten went to a bar...
I simply can't believe how lovely Charlotte's cabbage roses are
Find the turtle, be a turtle
11×14 inches
2025
In this series, Curran explores the role of fear in relationships and the things people hold onto in order to feel safe.
2013-2014
Handcut vintage paper, scotch tape and archival glue
Having made a collage zine of the same name, Curran explores the displacement of living and learning ‘Splangish’ in Miami.
2018
Based on Curran’s collage zine series ‘Stories About People That May or May Not Be True,’ this is a collection of the full page inserts found within each zine. As the title states, she offers a playful take on traditional printing specifics.
2011-2019
Navy Multi: A Collaboration with Stephanie Seal Brown
Handwoven Linen Tape by Stephanie Seal Brown
Collage by Aelana Curran
Cordwood, Red & Cocoa: A Collaboration with Stephanie Seal Brown
Handwoven Linen Tapes by Stephanie Seal Brown
Collage by Aelana Curran
Design Collaboration Part 2-Helene Westbye
Shoe Designer: Helene Westbye
Shoe: Zippomania
Handcut collage & layered illustration.
Design Collaboration part 1-Helene Westbye
Shoe Designer: Helene Westbye
Shoe: Tuxedo
Handcut collage & layered illustration.
From the series ‘Stories About People That May or May Not Be True’
Miami 2015
