Alexandra Weld Queen

Weld Queen is a sculptor and performer. The main media Weld Queen works with are metal, welding techniques, and fireproof tarpaulin; thus, she creates her artist mythology through metal sculptures, royal costumes, performances, and public art.
Since 2015, Weld Queen has realized more than 40 sculptural projects and curated 3 art residencies. Some of her works are in private collections in France and the USA.



ARTIST STATEMENT:
My work explores the confrontation of the social and spiritual essences of human beings. The former was shaped under the influence of commonly accepted stereotypes. Sometimes the established norms impede a person's ability to appreciate his true nature, to believe in himself, and to realize his potential. I believe that the limits created by the material world around a person and encouraging him to act in favor of these standards are one of the significant problems of contemporary society. A person becomes driven by someone else's goals and remains in the position of a child for a long time. On the one hand, a child is obedient; on the other hand, he wants to satisfy immediate needs, which then grow into adult vices and turn a person into a weak, willless creature. For me, it is important to explore my spir...

“Contemporary Artist”. Free Workshops. Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA). Moscow. (2018)

Polytechnic college. Welding technology. Moscow. (2012)

The Institute of Contemporary Arts. Moscow. (2010)

Solo exhibitions:
2021 – The Welding Universe of Weld Queen. Zheleznogorsk Museum. The Kursk region. Russia
2019 – Choice and Polyethylene. Fine Art Gallery. Moscow. Russia
2018 – Rocking chairs. Zverev Center of Contemporary Art. Moscow. Russia
Selected group exhibitions:
2017 – Over There, Where No One Dreams: from Sacred Geography to Non-Place, Moscow Museum of Modern Art (Moscow MoMA). Moscow. Russia
2018 – Russian-Chinese seasons 2018. Pop Up Museum. Moscow. Russia
2018 – RED by Artis. WINZAVOD Center of Contemporary Art. Moscow. Russia
2020 – The Cage total installation. State Darwin Museum. Moscow. Russia
2018 – Landing site. Space connection. Radishchev Museum. Saratov. Russia
2019 – Actual Russia. Adult choice. All-Russia Museum of decorative, applied and folk Art. Moscow. Russia