Alexa Karabin

Through a variety of techniques, I create two-dimensional works that explore themes of natural history, historical occurrence, memory, and cycles. On an aesthetic level, I am interested in complexity of texture and detail, and simplicity of design. I often take a minimalist approach by painting a single object in white space, but I focus on the intricacies of the object. I use ink in a majority of my work, because I love the challenge of using a permanent medium. I also love the interaction ink has with water, and over the years I have learned to manipulate the medium to create fine lines and variations that I could not achieve using any other material. I often embellish my drawings and paintings with gold, silver, and copper. Adding a metal component means the piece will change with the light and will be interesting from far away, as well as up close.



I received my Master of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I studied Print Media and Painting. I have exhibited internationally, and my work is in private collections around the world. I currently work in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

BFA and MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts

Instructor at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

10 year long exhibition record. Please find my website for my full CV.

Arshile Gorky, Rembrandt, Gustaf Klimt, Gerhard Richter

framed, metal, gold, gilding, metallic, detailed