Artist Profile
Alexa
A figurative painter working in acrylics and metallic leaf, with work inspired by the Art Deco movement and the 1920s.
About the work
Alexa is a figurative painter whose practice centres on acrylics and metallic leaf. Her paintings are bold and sculptural, drawing on the geometry and glamour of the Art Deco movement and the visual culture of the 1920s.
Her featured piece, Aglaia, is a painting presented framed at 47 x 52cm.
- ArtworkAglaia
- MediumPainting
- Size47 x 52cm (framed)
- StyleFigurative, bold, sculptural
Artwork enquiries can be sent to eleni@secretartprize.com.
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Alexa is a figurative painter whose work draws heavily on the elegance and geometric precision of the Art Deco movement. Working primarily in acrylics and metallic leaf, she creates compositions that blend the glamour of the 1920s with a contemporary sensibility. Her figures are often stylized, with clean lines and rich, luminous surfaces that catch the light. The use of gold and silver leaf adds a decorative quality that echoes the luxury and optimism of the early twentieth century. Through her art, Alexa explores themes of beauty, identity, and nostalgia, inviting viewers into a world that feels both timeless and modern.
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