ALEXANDRA NECHITA Painting
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ALEXANDRA NECHITA Painting Alexandra Nechita, from a very young age, has been hailed as a true artistic force. That legacy continues with her new collection entitled “Re: Imagined.” Alexandra skyrocketed onto the art scene at the age of nine. Her talent was instantly recognized as crowds came to see her often monumental paintings. Art critics and the media began telling the world about this rarest of child prodigies: a master of line and color, an artist with a visual language of her own. That visual language is now in its maturation and the result is an extraordinary collection of works that will tour North America in 2019 and 2020 reflecting the years between the works of the celebrated prodigy and the now mature artist who sees the world through a different lens; yet still capturing and reflecting on canvas the artistic elements that made her a force in the art world. In April 2004, Teen People called Alexandra Nechita “One of 20 Teens Who Will Change the World!” In 2005, Nechita’s designs were chosen for a set of legal tender commemorative coins entitled “Peace Is the Only Option!” Struck in pure gold, silver, and platinum, the designs were specially approved by Queen Elizabeth II whose likeness also adorns the coins. In June 2005, Nechita presented her massive 16-foot tall bronze monument entitled “Let There Be Peace” to the people of Singapore. The young artist was named Official Artist of the 2004 World Peace Music Awards. Her book Hands and Dove, released in 2005, contains essays about her art by world-renowned art historians, a narrative by the artist, herself, and photos of her paintings, drawings, sculpture, and glassworks. The foreword is penned by the renowned Larry King. Her work has always reflected an expression of personal sentiments. This is a constant theme in the work…and one that continues to define the artist. This new body of work is no different as it comprehensively encompasses growth and transitions both as a woman, a mother, and humanist continually on a profound search for her higher purpose. Off the Wall Gallery 5015 Westheimer Road #2208 Houston TX 77056 | 713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com ALEXANDRA NECHITA ...continued Alexandra’s work has been displayed globally, including exhibitions in Romania, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, France, England, Singapore, Japan, and New Zealand. Her art sits in the permanent collections of museums throughout the world, including the Vatican Collection in Rome and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Alexandra’s work is also in the private collections of A-List celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Debra Messing, Calvin Klein, Whoopi Goldberg, and David Letterman. Alexandra graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Fine Arts and resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and her three dogs. Off the Wall Gallery 5015 Westheimer Road #2208 Houston TX 77056 | 713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com ALEXANDRA NECHITA - Achievements SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS • “Outstanding Artist of the Year: Painting” • Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN NuBreed Synergy of the Arts, Lincoln Center, • Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL New York, 1997 • Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA • “The Most Fascinating Women of the Year” • Alexander Brest Museum, Jacksonville, FL CBS TV, New York, 1999 • The Special Olympics Collection, Washington, D.C. • “Outstanding Young Person Award” Osaka, Japan, 1997 • Downey Museum of Art, Downey, CA • “UNICEF Gift of Songs” New York, 1998 • Florida International University Art Museum, Miami, FL • “Gold Key” Van Gogh Institute, France, 1999 • Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Worth, FL • “Light of the Future” Imagination Celebration, NEA, • National Academy of Recording Arts & Science, Los NASA, 2000 Angeles, CA • “Woman of the Year” American Red Cross, 1996 • Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola, FL • “Geniuses” Arts & Entertainment Network • Coral Springs Museum of Art, FL • “Special Olympics Award” 1997/98 • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH • “Lifetime Achievement” FOX TV, 2000 • Beverly Hills Cancer Center, Beverly Hills, CA • “Alexandra Nechita Elementary School” Vaslui, Romania, 2001 International collections: • “Little Dreams Foundation” Geneva, Switzerland, 2002 • Embassies: London, The Hague, Rome, Paris & Geneva • “Children’s Friendship Award” Starlight Children’s Foundation, 2002 • Vatican Collection, Rome, Italy • “Introduction to President George W. Bush“ • National Museum of Art, Romania Operation Hope Anniversary, 2002 • Musee d’Art et d’Histoire, Meudon, France • “Alexandra Nechita Center For The Arts“ • City of Vallauris, France Lutheran High School of Orange County, 2003 • National Museum of Singapore • “National Cross Faithful Service” First Class Award, • Petit Palais Museum, Geneva, Switzerland Romania, 2004 • Imperial Collection, His Majesty Emperor Akihito, Tokyo, • “20 Teens Who Will Change the World” Teen People Japan Magazine – April 2004 • Billie Jeans “Women’s Sports Foundation”, 2008 • “Peace Builders” Award - Western Justice Center, 2008 • T.E.D. Bucharest Romania - Speech delivered “Create Self” Off the Wall Gallery 5015 Westheimer Road #2208 Houston TX 77056 | 713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com ALEXANDRA NECHITA - Achievements SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 1994-1999 2011-PRESENT • Los Angeles Public Library, CA • Atlantic City, NJ / Laguna Beach, CA • Mary Paxton Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • Denver, CO / Houston, TX • Canton Museum of Fine Art, OH • Atlanta, Georgia / Washington, DC • Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN • Elephant Parade Dana Point, CA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS: • St. Judes Hospital “Celebration of Life” - • Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, France, England, A Community of Angels Project Australia, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS: • Barcelona, Spain 2000-2005 • Coca Cola Ambassador, Romania • Palm Springs, Beverly Hills & Laguna Beach, CA • Commission by the City of Bucharest, Romania - • Chicago, IL / Las Vegas, NV public installation of 8 sculptures • Fort Lauderdale & Jacksonville, FL • Coral Springs Museum of Art, FL • Aspen, CO / Maui, HI • Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, UT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS: • France, Italy, Australia • Cotroceni Palace Museum, Bucharest, Romania • National Museum of Art, Cluj, Romania • Heal the World Institute, Tokyo 2006-2010 • Austin, Dallas, & Houston, TX • Fort Lauderdale & Naples, FL • Ocean City, NJ / Boston, Mass. / Las Vegas, NV • Floral installation at UCLA, CA • Designed Bronze Award for Billie Jean King Awards, Los Angeles CA • Peace Builders Foundation award ceremony, Pasadena, CA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS: • England, France, New Zealand, Australia • Global Peace Initiative, Singapore Off the Wall Gallery 5015 Westheimer Road #2208 Houston TX 77056 | 713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com .