Alexandra Higgins

Alexandra Higgins
9 Woodside Avenue
Mayfield, NY 12117


RE: Artist Statement for Alexandra Higgins

My work for the past 30 years has been on one theme called “roots” which
is about the garden, plants, flowers, women, the physical work involved in
gardening and a combination of these. I am an oil painter, mixed media artist, singer/songwriter and gallery owner of “window to the Garden.”

Overall, in my latest work, I developed a “series” from the original idea (in this case, light in the woods) to a body of work that can be viewed together. The subject was light captured during different times of the day and working from photographs. I am not much of a realist in terms of accuracy of image, but decided that my own interpretation of color and combination from those photos would work.

This series, based on the nature and the Adirondack mountains, is called “Light in the Woods.” I am not looking to recreate nature or the photos (a photorealist painter) but instead, capture a nuance of color and light that I feel gives the best interpretation of my feelings about it. I relate this work to the “fauve” movement in Art History and the brilliance of color within the composition.

Education
2004 to May 2006
Sage College of Albany. Albany, New York. Associates Degree Interior Design.
Phi Theta Kappa. International honor society for two year study. Member ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).

1992-1994
State University of Albany. Albany, New York.
DA (Doctor of Arts)
Earned credits toward a degree in graduate program. Equivalent to a Masters’ degree in Fine Art.

1986-1990
State University of Albany. Plattsburgh, New York
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, minor in business
Dean’s list
Graduating senior scholar