Artist Statment & Bio
Alxzyndria is a New England native multimedia artist who is currently planting her roots in the Bay Area of California.
From a young age, she was immersed in many forms of creative expression, including photography, abstract painting, and sculpture, guided by the encouragement of her teachers and family. As her artistic voice developed, she grew a deep appreciation for Eastern philosophies and cultures.
At nineteen, Alxzyndria discovered a profound admiration for the artistic qualities of Mandarin Chinese and began teaching herself the language. She was moved by the beauty of Chinese characters, their history, and their evolution from ancient to modern forms. In 2011, she received a Chinese Government Scholarship and moved to China, where she studied Mandarin at Nanjing Normal University (南京师范大学) from 2011 to 2012.
While in China, she became deeply influenced by Daoism (道), Feng Shui (风水), and the practice of living in harmony with the dualities of life. Her inspiration was further shaped by Chinese artists such as Qiu Zhijie and Zhang Huan, along with the ancient Han and Uyghur paintings and sculptures found throughout China’s museums, parks, and temples.
As she settled into Chinese culture, Alxzyndria focused on enhancing her portraiture by painting women. Through watercolor, pen, and ink, she explored the Yin (阴) or feminine qualities of expression, seeking balance between her Western Yang (阳) upbringing and her Eastern experiences. During her eight years in China, she also worked as an educator, blending art, language, and healing. While teaching English, she incorporated art as a therapeutic tool to help children relieve the pressures of an intensely competitive school environment.
After returning from China, Alxzyndria broke free from a period of domestic abuse, an event that deeply transformed both her life and her art. What began as creative expression evolved into a profound healing modality. Her art became a sacred space to process pain, rediscover her inner strength, and reconnect with her essence. Through this transformation, her work began to weave together poetry, Mandarin characters, and natural imagery such as flora and water. Her pieces evolved into fluid, spiritual reflections of rebirth, resilience, and the beauty of living in harmony with the cycles of nature and life.
In 2018, Alxzyndria relocated to the Bay Area of California. She is currently studying Studio Arts at Berkeley City College and has earned her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification. In both her art and her teaching, she continues to explore the relationship between creativity, spirituality, and healing.