After recently settling in on the West coast, Alexa has set up shop and is currently producing new pieces of work that push the boundaries, furthering the exploration of her series of Double Exposure figures. She earned her BFA degree in Studio Art from Millikin University in 2013.
Works featured at State of The Arts Gallery in Sarasota, FL
The mAe Gallery Delray Beach, FL
"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."
Works featured at State of The Arts Gallery in Sarasota, FL
The mAe Gallery Delray Beach, FL
"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
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