ARTIST STATEMENT

“During 2020 I set myself the creative challenge of experimenting with 12 artistic mediums in 12 months. I’m a compulsive creator, but I have a tendency to gravitate towards the same mediums. The focus of this challenge has been to break away from my artistic habits and expand my skillset. The goal being experimentation and exploration rather than mastery.

Over the course of the year, I created over 200 different experiments, exploring: animation loops, posca paint pens, air drying clay, acrylic on canvas, coloured pencils, digital illustrations, collage, crayons, ballpoint pens, mixed media, assorted pens and printmaking. This exhibition is a collection of some of my favourite pieces from these experiments, each teaching me something new about myself and my creative practice.

To see the full collection of experiments, follow the AW12x12 hashtag on Instagram.” - Alexis Winter

ARTIST BIO

Alexis Winter is an illustrator and educator based in the suburbs of Melbourne. Playful and optimistic, her work is often fueled by a strong desire to encourage and empower others. Alexis can often be found dreaming up drawing ideas or working on a self-directed project designed to push her skill set. 

12x12

Alexis Winter

The Residents Gallery

January 25th - February 22nd

Artist Painting Demonstration

The Residents Gallery

Saturday 20th February

10:00am - 2:00pm

Coffee and a walk, Alexis Winter, open edition digital print, 34x34cm (framed)

A flower for a flower, Alexis Winter, dry point etching on archival, 33.5x25cm (framed)

Baby Blue, Alexis Winter, acrylic on canvas, 15x15cm (framed)

The three selves, Alexis Winter, ballpoint pen on archival, 32.5x27.5cm (framed)