Alexis is a world builder; a world which includes its own language, art movements, philosophy, culture, and myth. The world informs all of Alexis’ creative endeavors. Through the building process, the artist can explore challenging personal and cultural beliefs and limitations in a safe and dynamic setting.
Artist Statement
The paintings here are part of a series that infuse landscapes, diagrams, and events with inner states of consciousness. Many of the pieces were painted while listening to microtonal music. This tends to shift colors to more complex and subtle shades. The unfamiliar intervals free my mind to new possibilities.
I make the oil paint myself using non-toxic pigments (mostly from natural earth) and walnut oil. One of my projects during the MFA program is to convert my artist materials to ones that are more environmentally sound.
