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.

“Candyland was so much fun to paint. It reminds me of fairy tale stories and magical creatures, potions, crowns, kings, and magical snippets flying through the air.”

“As I do with all my works, I keep turning it as I paint. Underneath this last top layer, I had it upside down with deep red flowers with thin long pedals.”

“They are now inside the mountain upside down, like upside down umbrellas framing the little house and chimney that is hiding under the snowy stripe at the bottom. A proud crowned being seems to be overlooking the scene, I really like its round belly shape….and I wonder what’s waiting in the deep dark black.

“This painting just makes me happy to look at.”

Aleks Crossan, 2024.

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