Born in Vienna in 1976, Aleks Crossan has cultivated a life rich in artistic exploration.

As a Swiss-American, her diverse heritage infuses her work with a blend of global perspectives and grounded realism. Aleks honed her artistic talents at Zurich-Tanz-Theater-Schule (ZTTS) from 1997 to 2000, setting the stage for a vibrant, multi-disciplinary career.

Aleks’s professional journey is marked by versatility and innovation. She founded the successful Earthphish Dance company in 2001, leading it until 2006. Simultaneously, she delved into the world of music composition with her band Earthphish, which has been active since 2002.

Now residing in Hobart, Tasmania, Aleks’s artistic focus has shifted to painting, where she excels in contemporary abstract art. Her work is a dynamic blend of instinct and relationship, often drawing from her musical background to enhance the visual experience.

Her notable exhibitions include the solo show “LOUD” at the Social Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, and “Dreamwork,” a live art performance at Contemporary Art Tasmania.

In 2022, Aleks furthered her artistic development through a mentorship program with MONA curator Trudi Brinckman.

Her work is held in collections in Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia.

“Painting “All The Things Inside Me” felt like an explosion of all my enthusiasm for life coming out and pouring on to the canvas. It’s so playful and invigorating to look at!”

“This is what I remember the good times in my childhood feeling like. All my happy and fun memories and emotions, long ago and recent, come up when I look at this, and I love the risks I took when creating it! “

“As it often happens, I look at this work and can’t for the life of me remember how I created it. I was so in the moment, so in the flow, wishing I could dive in to this painting and swim around in its glow.”

Aleks Crossan, 2025.

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