Alkistis Wechsler paints in a photographic, figurative style interpreted through a surreal collage mannerism to produce personal myths that verge on Abstraction. She delves into the subconscious to explore and express the unknown self through handmade images. Using an emotive color palette and a variety of blurring and smearing techniques, Wechsler interprets nature's four elements and the ritual significance of the four seasons, which form the basis of her works. Additionally, her background as a trained Architect comes through in the works, which reveal a close attention to spatial relationships and compositions. The works manifest an urban sense of a space and theatrical sense of atmosphere, regardless of whether she is picturing human dramas or producing a collage of psychical associations. Nonetheless, Wechsler maintains a sense of irony and humor in her works, balancing the drama with a pop-art sensibility.
Alkistis Wechsler is of Austrian nationality, though she was born in Athens, Greece, and today resides in London, UK. Her works have shown in galleries, Art Centers and museums in Vienna, Austria as well as throughout Europe, and can be found in numerous private collections on the continent.
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