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The Art of Alex Kowalczyk

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Artist Statement

“I attempt to evoke feelings of disarray and beauty with my work. Each of my pieces explore the use of acrylics, oil paints, and mixed-media through a contemporary blend of different art styles. Recently I was diagnosed with a severe allergy to acrylic products. I found myself in the position of being an artist that is allergic to her materials, limiting job opportunities and how freely I can dive into my work. Due to this I have placed an emphasis on a transition into using more oil colors. I enjoy joining acrylic backgrounds with water-soluble oil color subjects in the foreground. The past few months have been about relearning how to use my craft. My newest pieces exhibit those feelings of frustration and small victories. I am using new techniques and tools as I keep pursuing my passions; with paint being the primary medium I continue to choose to carry out my commentary. 

     I typically begin a piece with a lot of movement. The elements that make up the background reflect my emotions as I navigate the ups and downs of my current life situations. I then couple the visual representation of my mood with a more real world subject to depict the specific meaning of that piece. My body of work does not exhibit one feeling or mood. Rather it shows harmony versus conflict. It holds themes of spontaneity, anxiety, and excitement found while taking the road less traveled. Here’s to being young, launching careers, and discovering who we are and what life has in store for us.”

 

Alex is inspired by the juxtaposition of chaos and serenity.​

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“Art is created to strike a chord within the viewer, catching their eye, then resonating with their heart and spirit.

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If you are interested in purchasing an original piece that is listed as "FOR SALE" you can contact Alex at alexkdesigns13@gmail.com

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Prints for sale on the                  page.

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Find process clips on Alex’s Instagram.

All My Money

20x24

2024

Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas 

SOLD 

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All My Money is the first in the artist’s Expenses of NYC series. It was inspired by the journey of saving finances in preparation of moving to the big city. It depicts Lady Liberty above a sea of one hundred dollar bills. This alludes to the idea that in being one of the largest and most iconic cities in the world, New York is built off the finances of its workers and inhabitants. This piece was created during the very beginning of Alex joining the city life. It was also the first original piece sold kicking off Alex's career in New York.

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Oh Chrysler

24x48

2024

Oil & Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas 

$2,000 

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Oh Chrysler is the second in the artist’s Expenses of NYC series. It was inspired by existing in the midst of the stereotypical "starving artist" lifestyle. The Chrysler Building is depicted standing tall surrounded by falling currency. As finances escape our bank accounts it represents standing tall despite it and looking to the future, much like the Chrysler Building did as the tallest skyscraper in the world upon its completion in 1930. This piece joins the gorgeous sharp, clean, Art Deco style with the organic loose chaos swirling around its focal point. 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Abstract Coffee

18x24

2024

Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas 

$480 

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Abstract Coffee is one of Alex's favorite artworks to date. It was inspired by an artist's love for coffee. The high movement created through brush strokes and line work mimic caffeine inducing behaviors. The five three dimensional rectangles jump off the canvas making this painting even more of a visual experience in person. 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Eyeroll

16x20

2022

Acrylic on Canvas 

$800 

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Eyeroll was created during Alex's time completing college. It is a piece the focuses of the stressful and overwhelming side of completing one chapter of life and preparing to embark on the next. This is imagery straight from the mind of an artist... framed in gold of course. 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Creativity and Moneyflies

24x30

2024

Acrylic & Multimedia on Canvas 

$860 

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Creativity and Moneyflies comments on denigrating one's creative ideas out of the inability to relate or understand. Artists are often met with large amounts of criticism by those that lack a creative mind or eye. This piece includes a chain to represent those "chains" put on creative individuals and their processes. To juxtapose the chain, butterflies surround it representing the transformative and free nature of an artist and their work. Currency rains down in this piece as well explaining that when creativity flows so can the income. "Moneyflies" is not only a play on words due to the fact that the butterflies are formed from fifty dollar bills, but also a way to push the idea of money flying or flowing in. 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Reigning Gold

24x24

2024

Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 

$1,110 

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Reigning Gold was created to be a visually compelling painting. A large Tyrannosaurus Rex skull wearing a crown and biting a string of pearls centered amongst Bird of Paradise flowers exudes a feeling of wealth and power. The T-Rex is often referred to as "the king of the dinosaurs", inspiring the crown. The rich purple background was inspired by it being a sign of wealth due to the fact that purple pigment was very expensive throughout history and only royalty used to be able to afford it. Bird of Paradise flowers are one of the few plants that are able to be dated back to pre-historic times, making them the perfect compliment to this piece. Overall the painting is meant to offer up the question of "How important should we hold wealth or power during life if we are all met with the same reality in the end?". 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Happy

30x40

2022

Acrylic, Metal Leaf & Swarovski Crystals on Canvas 

$2,000

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Happy was completed in 2022 following Alex's graduation from college. It was inspired by having no prompt, no guidelines, and a new sense of freedom with her artwork. The pressure to always have the most realistic subject matter weighs heavily of student artists. "Happy" is the product of letting loose and allowing solid color to be the star of the show, while still maintaining a hint of a landscape. This painting was intended to be a light-hearted and fun piece to strike positivity in those who see it. 

This original piece is FOR SALE.

(Not available for exhibition)

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Deconstructed Dirty Martini

12x16

2024

Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 

$1,060

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Deconstructed Dirty Martini is the first in the "Cocktails Deconstructed" Series. The series explores the different components that go into our favorite cocktails. In this piece olives rain down against a checkered backdrop adding to the exciting dynamic visual.  

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Deconstructed Old Fashioned

12x16

2024

Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 

$900

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Deconstructed Old Fashioned is the second in the "Cocktails Deconstructed" Series. The series explores the different components that go into our favorite cocktails. In this piece an orange peel spiral floats along with cherries and ice cubes as they rain down into the whisky below.  

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Radio City

16x20

2024

Acrylic on Canvas 

$800

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Radio City is the third piece in the artist’s Expenses of NYC Series . Radio City was inspired by a rainy night in Manhattan. Alex hopped on a train one rainy evening to take in the light reflections in midtown. Amongst her were many photographers doing the same. Alex captures the lights of midtown in her own way through paint on canvas. She uses high contrast to capture the signs against the night sky. 

While inspired by an experience, the piece also comments on show biz in New York City and the expenses that fall upon residents longing to “make it”.

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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Energy

18x24

2024

Acrylic on Canvas 

$900

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Energy is an abstract representation of energy and creativity. After a hiatus from painting it was the artist’s first leap back into things. A conglomeration of expressive brush strokes resonating with the artist’s mood in the moment breathe life onto the canvas.

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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“You Should”

16x20

2024

Acrylic & Oil / Mixed Media on Canvas 

$500

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“You Should” comments on outsiders giving their input on artists’ work and styles. It represents the artist’s frustration with the world and its narrow vision of what art needs to be in order to be successful. Smaller bills of money fall around the canvas, with a $5o being in the center. Next to the $50 are two gold 1000 pins. These pins represent the outside world stating that an artist does not make something of themselves until they sell work for thousands of dollars. The taxi cabs take on a more painterly style than how the subjects are usually depicted within Alex’s work. This is meant to rebel against people commenting on how an artist should paint to attract customers. The winding path represents a “road less traveled by”; the road artists find themselves on.

This original piece is FOR SALE.

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The above artwork has been exhibited at…

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Art Groove Group Art Show, Chelsea NYC- March 30, 2024

Art Groove Group Art Show, Chelsea NYC- June 30, 2024

Heatwave Harmony Group Exhibition at Awita Art Gallery, Brooklyn NY - July 24-31, 2024

Art Groove Group Art Show, Chelsea NYC- August 31, 2024

Greenpoint Gallery Group Art Show, Brooklyn NY- Sept. 20, 2024

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