Alexandra Sklavounou

I’m a London based abstract painter who works primarily in acrylic and mixed media painting.
My work is all about textures, layers, forms and marks. I take an immense interest in the process of creating my paintings. By exploring perspectives, patterns, textures, organic forms and colours around me, through sketching and photography, I create a layered tapestry of abstract shapes, bold marks and subtle lines where paper and textiles collage play a significant part. I work intuitively, having a vague intention in mind, which evolves as the painting starts to make suggestions. My paintings have their very own history that is recited over time, layer by layer.
My painting process is my way to release a part of myself. It’s an internal dialogue and an urge to speak the unspoken. It’s about communicating what we cannot conceive, yet, somehow, we can feel and remember.

I am a self taught artist. Although my studies were not related to Art, I have always been drawn to it and have taken several painting courses over the years, back in Athens, Greece and in London, UK. I am currently attending courses in painting as well as in mixed media in Putney School of Art and Design.

74th Open Exhibition of the Chelsea Art Society, 2023

73rd Open Exhibition of the Chelsea Art Society, 2022

The Holy Art Gallery, ELYSIUM Exhibition, 2022

The Holy Art Gallery, ARTFUSION Exhibition, 2022