Alexandra McGowan

My work emerges from the practice of observing nature and myself, such as shifting shadows on pavement, or the colors seen when closing my eyes to kiss my partner. 
Engaging with fluid acrylic paints, I work instinctively to allow the suspended pigments to employ their own movements and inform my next gesture. Through this practice I learn to embrace changes beyond my control, rather than fearing them.

I notice subtleties in nature, specifically the flow of water and softness of shadows, and utilize them in my work to translate a delicate, shifting temperament. My work is created to allow the viewer to reflect on and celebrate the delicate moments we can often miss in day to day life. It is a manifestation of queer joy.