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After settling in on the West coast, Alexa has set up studio and is currently producing new pieces of work that push the boundaries, furthering the exploration of her series of Double Exposure figures and others. She earned her BFA degree in Studio Art from Millikin University in 2013. 

Works available at
State of The Arts Gallery​  FL
The Yellow Mustard Seed  CA

​"I am interested in painting human figures in a somewhat controlled environment. My work begins as a preliminary sketch from photograph. Each subject is meant for the viewer to see the figure as non-descriptive, while also resonating as something more familiar. The process of painting is what I enjoy most. I have a focused idea of what a composition will look like before I begin working. However, the best part is making mistakes along the way and accepting them as additions to the work." 



Born 1991 Springfield, IL.

Education

2013                 Millikin University, BFA Studio Art, Decatur, IL


Solo shows

2013                 Genesis | Coalesce Studios | Yellow Dog Studio, Sullivan, IL
2012                 Spotlight Artist, Blue Connection Gallery, Decatur, IL

 
Group shows

2018                 The Fashion of Art Delray Beach, FL 
2012                 That’s How We Roll, Blue Connection Gallery, Decatur, IL  
2012                 Gallery Walk, Blue Connection Gallery, Decatur, IL
2012                 SEA College Juried Art Show, Lisle, IL
​2011                  Gallery Walk, Blue Connection Gallery, Decatur, IL 


Awards

2012                 Marvin Klaven Art Award, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
2012                 Best in Show, SEA Conference, Lisle, IL
2011                  Dorothy Sellers Art Award, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
2010                Dorothy Sellers Art Award, Millikin University. Decatur, IL            


Activities

2016                 Superheroes on Parade - Southeastern Guide Dogs Campaign, Sarasota, FL 
2012                 ACE Workshop, Figure Drawing student teaching assistant, Decatur, IL
2011                  ACE Workshop, Figure Drawing student teaching assistant, Decatur, IL
2011                  SEA Conference, Best In Show, student guest, Lisle, IL
2009                SEA Conference, award winner, student guest, Lisle, IL


 Work Experience

2019-present  The Yellow Mustard Seed, Pacific Grove, CA
2016-2017        Moore Art Expressions 
2014-2017        State of The Arts Gallery, Sarasota, FL
2010-13            Studio Assistant, Millikin University, Decatur, IL 
2011-12             Gallery Watch, Perkinson Gallery, Millikin University, Decatur, IL


Publications

​2018                Atlantic Avenue Magazine | April 2018 p. 82
2017                The Sarasota Observer | Spring 2017 | p. 51
​2015                The Sarasota Observer | Fall 2015 | p.78
2015                Sarasota Herald Tribune 
                        http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/slideshow/september-2015-visual-art-happenings/ 
2013                SEA Conference  
                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOyy8Nhvik
2012                Art Department - Millikin University
                        www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0d4E15rLK4
2011                 Student at Large Web Magazine

  




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