Alexa Meade: Your body is my canvas

The artist shares their unique approach to painting by using people as canvases, creating 3D scenes that appear 2D. Initially inspired by shadows, the artist transitioned from a political science career to art, experimenting with unconventional materials. Collaborating with Sheila Vand, they explored painting in milk, embracing the unpredictability of the medium. The journey highlights the artist's shift from politics to a creative path, finding beauty in the unexpected.

What unique technique does the artist use to create their paintings?

How did the artist's fascination with shadows influence their work?

Describe the artist's experience and feelings about transitioning from political science to painting.

What challenges did the artist face when trying to paint on unconventional surfaces?

Explain the collaboration between the artist and Sheila Vand in the milk project.

How does the artist's work challenge traditional notions of painting?

What does the artist mean by finding the strange in the familiar?