Alexandra Romano

Artist Statement:

I am Alexandra Romano, an artist living and working in Toronto, Canada. My passion is creating art with bold colour schemes, vibrant paintings that stand out as a focal point in any room, a conversation starter.

I am an abstract artist who enjoys the freedom of abstraction and the ability to explore impressionism and expressionism. My work is often inspired by nature, geometric elements, and the world around me. Acrylics and oils are among my favorite media, but I also enjoy using inks, spray paint, and other mediums.

While creating my paintings, I use an intuitive, natural approach.
In order to create interesting depth and a truly original design, I craftily use unorthodox tools and my signature techniques. Observing each piece come to life, layer by layer is my meditation. It is a joy to experiment and be present throughout the entire process.

Education:

Self-Taught - Artist
Interior Decorating Diploma - Humber College

Awards & Distinctions:

10/2017 - Featured in “Guide to Investing and Collecting Art" by Flat Space Art gallery.
11/2017 - Featured in “Big Christmas Art Guide" by Flat Space Art gallery
2016 - Artfinder / Liquitex Muted Collection Competition - Top 50 - "Ethereal Sky" Mixed Media Painting
 

Exhibitions:

2019 - Solo Exhibition - Vivid Dreams by Alexandra Romano at "The Peach Gallery" Toronto
2017 - Group Exhibition, "Dirty Talk 005 - Art, Music, Fashion Event" Round Venue, Kensington Market,
2017 Group Exhibition, "VAM Visual Arts Mississauga", Riverwood, Mississauga
2016 Solo Exhibition, "BARE" Art & Fashion Event, Boho City, Richmond Street, Toronto
2016 Group Exhibition, "Dirty Talk 004 - Art, Music, Fashion Event" Round Venue, Kensington Market
11/04/2016 Group Exhibition, "Dirty Talk 003 - Art, Music, Fashion Event" Round Venue, Kensington Market, Toronto
10/29/2016 Live Painting Art Battle, Olive Harper Foundation Charity Event, Airship 37, Toronto Painting Sold (all proceeds went to Sick Kids, Emily's House & Gabriel's Gift children's charities)
10/04/2016 Group Exhibition, "Dirty Talk 002 - Art, Music, Fashion Event" Round Venue, Kensington Market, Toronto
07/27/2016 "AMP: Where Art Meets Philosophy Episode #13" Video Interview & Dialogue, Toronto Sculpture Garden
06/26/2016 Youth Day Creative Arts Festival, Live painting performance and artwork exhibited Gallery at Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto.
 

Professional/Teaching Experience:

05/2016 – Present
Owner, Operator, Creator, Artist of www.alexandraromanoart.com
Sells and fulfills orders; original paintings sold & shipped internationally
12/2016 - Present
Artwork featured and sold on luxury online sales channels “1stDibs" and “Artsy".
07/2017 -10/2017
Visited the “Flat Space Art" art gallery in London, England (Notting Hill).
Collection of paintings produced & exhibited.
05/2014 - 10/2015
Design-Build Coordinator, Gold Construction Ltd., Mississauga, ON.
AutoCAD floor plans produced, colour consulting for commercial building paint upgrades, interior design and project coordinator duties.

10/01/2016 – Nature Painting Class (Pink Blossom Trees) Acrylic, Oakville Studios, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
10/15/2016 – Nature Painting Class (Birch Trees) Acrylic, Oakville Studios, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Private Collections in Toronto, Oakville and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Private Collections in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Private Collections in Saint Helena, California, United States
Private Collections in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Private Collections in La Quinta, California, United States
Private Collections in Huntington Beach, California, United States
Private Collections in Southport, Maine, United States
Private Collections in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Private Collections in London, England, United Kingdom
Private Collections in St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Private Collections in Île-de-France, Paris, France

Artistic Influences:

My dad. He always had a creative, artistic mind. I still have one beautiful piece we did when I was 10 years old. He taught me certain painting techniques and always inspired me to grow in sketching and painting for myself. He is an amazing artist, illustrator and is currently a graphic designer. To this day; we collaborate by sketching amazing furniture designs that we want to bring to life, and we still have creative brainstorming sessions. He has had a big impact on my life and is tremendously supportive of my passion to create. He specializes in impressionism, realism, illustrations, and graphic design. I was personally inspired by the abstract expressionism style because I love the freedom of abstraction, it's a cathartic release; allowing me to express my emotions at the time of creation.