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.

Aleks Crossan’s work is in private collections in Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia.

“Something To Do With Not A Tower surprised me with a quite literal landscape.”

“When we lived in a small southern town called Cygnet, we had view on the Huon River and the houses on the other side. Our property had lots of land and a beautiful veggie garden.”

“I was missing the City too even though I loved countryside living, and this painting kind of encapsulates both these feelings….loving where I am but also wanting something else.”

Aleks Crossan, 2024.

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