Alexandra Spyratos
Inspired by her vibrant upbringing, Alexandra Spyratos channels the warmth and exotic allure of African wildlife onto her canvases, making it her artistic passion and spiritual pursuit. As an internationally renowned artist born in Kenya, her distinctive style captivates with its boldness and individuality.
Using a rich array of materials including variegated gold, copper leaf, pure colored silver, pastel crayon, and glitter, Spyratos' colorful paintings breathe life into the untamed beauty of the wild that fuels her creativity. With an impressive portfolio of 48 solo exhibitions across various countries including Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, New York, London, Milan, Miami, and Hong Kong, Alexandra continues to push the boundaries of her artistry.
Her exhibitions have graced esteemed venues like the Nairobi National Gallery, showcasing her ongoing journey of exploration and evolution in the realm of contemporary art.
Dazzle in Pink Pure coloured silver leaf, Copper leaf, Acrylic on Canvas 200 x 100cm $8,300
High Higher Highest Pure coloured silver leaf, Copper leaf, Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 180 cm $7,900
In Hindsight Pure coloured Silver leaf, Copper leaf, Glitter, Acrylic on Linen 140 x 140 cm $9,900
Leapord Lounge Pure coloured Silver leaf, Copper leaf, Glitter, Acrylic on Linen 135 x 170 cm $10,460
Regal Days Acrylic, Copper leaf on Canvas 135 x 170 cm $9,900
The Boss Acrylic, Copper leaf on Canvas 122 x 183 cm $9,900
ALEXANDRA SPYRATOS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
1982 Seal Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
1984 Atinee Art Gallery, Townsville, Australia
1988 James Craig barque, Darling Harbour, Sydney
1989 Alliance Francais, Sydney, Australia
1990 Kips, Byron Bay, Australia
1991 Mimdam Gallery, Malindi, Kenya
1992 Sulieman Gallery, Malindi, Kenya
1993 Sulieman Gallery, Malindi, Kenya
1994 Matbronze Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya
1995 Soho Gallery, Woolamaloo, Sydney
1996 Sulieman Gallery, Malindi, Kenya
1998/99 Compagnia Generale dei Viaggiatori Naviganti, Milan, Italy
1999 Alliance Francais, Kampala, Uganda
2000 La Biciclette, Milan, Italy
2003 Rushcutter’s Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2003 Peponi Gallery, Lamu Island, Kenya
2004 Rushcutter’s Bay gallery, Sydney, Australia
2005 Rushcutter’s Bay Gallery, Sydney. Australia
2006 Agora Gallery, New York, U.S.A.
2006 Lurie Fine Art Gallery, Miami, U.S.A.
2007 Cat Street Gallery, Hong Kong
2009 The Talisman, Nairobi, Kenya
2010 Lisa Christoffersen’s Home gallery, Nairobi
2010 Lion In The Sun (residence Flavio Briatorre), Malindi, Kenya
2011 Vipingo Ridge, Vipingo, Kenya
2011 Watatu Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya
2012 Soho Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2012 Vipingo Ridge, Vipingo Kenya
2012 Muthaiga Club, Nairobi, Kenya
2013 Art in The Yard Gallery, Franschhoek, South Africa
2013 Baitilaman, Lamu Island, Kenya
2014 Nairobi Museum, Nairobi, Kenya
2014 Fenetre Sur Cadre, Geneva, Switzerland
2014 Art In The Yard, Franschhoek, South Africa
2015 Kasser Rassu Gallery, Marbella, Spain
2016 Fundii Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya
2016 Marta Torres Gallery, Ibiza, Spain
2016 Art In The Yard, Franschhoek, South Africa
2017 Polka Dot Gallery, Nairobi
2017 Salle Centrale Madelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
2019 Art In The Yard, Franschhoek, South Africa
2020 Mykonos Municipal Art Gallery, Mykonos, Greece
2021 Studio 265 Gallery, Paros, Greece
2021 Mykonos Blu. Mykonos, Greece
2022 National Gallery, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
2022 Alnilam, Shel, Lamu
2022 Mykonos Blue Art Room
2022 Kalogera Municipal Gallery, Mykonos
Murals include:
Darling Harbour (Sydney),
Bondi Public School(Sydney),
Sydney Fishmarkets, Kings Cross (Sydney),
Manta restaurant, Fingerpoint Wharf (Sydney),
Community Murals/Art Therapy Saba Saba and Bora Bora Schools (Mitengeni, Kenya),
Kakayuni School for the Deaf and Dumb (Kenya).
CISP Malindi Music Festival Murals Community Murals with The Child Protection Centre C.I.S.P,
Malindi Kericho Childrens home with Australian community.
Kipsing Secondary School, Samburu, Kenya.
Commissions include:
James Cameron, Naomi Campbell, Mick Doohan, Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Darcy Bussell, Dometilla Peugeot, Mark Bouros, Antonio Gallo, Kempinski Hotel(Dar Es Salaam), Four Seasons Hotel (Serengetti), Radisson Hotels (London), Australian High Commissioner H.E. Geoff Tooth, Luciano Benetton, Angela Horvat, William Scully, Nadia Moidu, Prince Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon.