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Alexandra Peterken is an artist and illustrator based in East London

Alexandra Peterken is a British artist born in Lincoln, raised in the North-East and now based in East London. She offers live event painting and workshops, alongside abstract paintings created using mixed media. Her abstract artworks have a theme of building texture, turning old into new using repurposed materials, and drawing on inspiration from everyday life and expressing inner thoughts. Alex graduated from Northumbria University with a degree in Fashion Design & Marketing in 2018, to then switch careers during the 2020 lockdown to pursue a creative life. She continues to draw on her educational background through tactility and figurative expression, now using those skills within her luxury art service for live event portraits and brand workshops. Career highlights for Alex includes workshops for Adidas, live painting for The Macallan, and portrait illustrations for Remington. Showcasing her abstract work within London has also been a highlight as well as being able to travel for a variety of opportunities. Get in touch with any questions via alexpeterkenart@hotmail.com or through the Contact form.

Beyond the Canvas

Alex incorporates sustainability into her art practice through her conscious selection of materials and packaging, often choosing to repurpose materials or recycle components for a zero waste ethos.

Since 2020, she has planted 182 trees with the non-profit organisation One Tree Planted for every original and art print sale, private commission and ticketed event.

Blending her love of fashion and creativity with the environment, Alex often champions the benefits of fashion rental, shopping pre-loved, as well as sharing ideas to up-cycle homewares. 

One Tree Planted Newly Planted Fields and River
recycled acrylic paint flakes for canvas painting background
Hungover Artwork Detail

Artist Residencies

Descoverartists Thessaloniki May 2024
 

Exhibitions: 

  • ‘Squares’, Fronteer Art Gallery, Sheffield (Group Exhibition) September 2024

  • Exhibit Here Art Maze, The OXO Tower, London (Group Exhibition) December 2023

  • Biba & Wren, London (Solo Exhibition) September 2023

  • Plastic Free July Exhibition with Ellipse Design Studio x Blackhorse Mills, London (Group Exhibition) July 2022

  • Vinoramica, London (Solo Exhibition) Highams Park Art Trail, June 2022

  • Humphry’s Café, London (Solo Exhibition) March 2022

 

Education:

City Lit ‘Ways into Abstract Painting’ with Rebecca Allen - 8 week course, 2024

Graduated Northumbria University BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Marketing, 2018

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