artist statement and inspiration

I remember the languid afternoons spent stroking and tending to the cats I had at one point in my childhood. They were not house cats, but rather cats from the neighbourhood that I adopted and fed. They were my source of comfort and solace during my unhappy moments. 

‘Courage’ is the latest series of paintings from my Botanical Collection. Instead of trying to recreate nature with my brush and palette knife, I decided to incorporate the lush nature from my childhood into my paintings.

By incorporating real leaves and flowers, the authentic and beautiful essence of Mother Nature transcends onto the canvas. Seeing the intensity of the results from each intricate and individual leaf and flower pattern was empowering; every crease and angle is captured in way a brush could never express so acutely.

I miss having cats now in my adult life and infusing them into my paintings was my way to relive those sweet memories.

‘A complimentary frame does significantly more for a piece of art than just mounting it, it brings out the true colour and impression of the piece to fill the entire room adding elegance and a personal touch of style’

– Alexandra, Founder of Curate International Pte Ltd

Together with Mishell we believe framing is an integral part of the full artistic appreciation of the piece, making it an extension of the artwork itself. Together as a team we spend hours designing each individual framing style to truly complement the piece of art, allowing it to work in any interior.

During the creative process we hand select each and every individual material and finish to create a truly unique artistically inspired style using only the highest quality of archival quality materials to preserve your work.

‘Hug Me, Squish Me’ is framed in a beautifully minimalist style; mounted on glossy white acrylic panel following by a High Gloss White Platina Frame to finished it; simply allowing this stunning artwork do the talking. Allowing all those incredible details, colours and textures of the mixed media to pop.