Bio
SallyWoods- Alexandres was born in the Midwest and spent her childhood In Iowa. She studied at The University of Northern Iowa receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Soon after graduating she began to travel in Europe. A trip overland by bus, through Iran, Afghanistan and eventually Northern India had a major impact on her sensibilities and was formative to her development. Traveling by donkey caravan, transport truck, and by foot into the Himalayans in the Chitral Valley of Northern Pakistan allowed her a view of the world which continues to reflect in her imagination and spirit. Returning to the west she settled in Greece and lived there for fifteen years. She is married to Stefan Alexandres, a sculptor, and they reside in Florida. Their daughter Avye, is an artist as well. Sally currently teaches art at Osceola High School in Kissimmee.
Artist’s statement
“The inception of an art piece begins with a shell of an idea. In the process of painting I discover what the painting is about. This process is the same if I am working abstractly realistically, or with non objective visual markings. As a work of art unfolds in its creation, a personally specific image emerges which combines intuition, emotion and decision. In this way painting is a journey inward. It is a means of making the most possible meaning out of things. Much of my work is related to nature which is both solace and inspiration; it easily becomes a vehicle to suggest more abstract content. I use a layering process, employing planes of space which are often flat or illusionary. Often I create forms which are in the process of becoming, corresponding to the search inherent in the creative process and to the ephemeral aspect which is so much a part of daily experience, be it memory, time, understanding, feelings, or knowledge.”
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