Alexa Harris
b. 1970, United Kingdom
Alexa Harris is a multi-disciplinary artist, originally from Leeds, living and working in London. Her work titled, 'If I just lay here,' belongs to the series 'Dad loved a field of hay bales,' a cathartic exploration of life, love and loss following the artists father's passing.
Drawing its name from the poignant lyrics of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars,' resonates profoundly. The song became an emotive anthem during the artists husband's cancer diagnosis, the same year as the song's release date, in 2006 and when her son was born, is a year etched in the artist’s shared history as a testament to resilience and hope. As Harris applied the final brushstrokes to the canvas, the words flowed forth, harmonising the act of painting with the music playing.
After discovering two photographs capturing his beloved view of hay bales, Harris felt compelled to recreate it, breathing new life into his cherished memory. The distant sky, devoid of colour, echoes the void of loss, while the rich cadmium and crimson hues in the foreground pulse with the vibrancy of life's tapestry. This piece holds a sacred space within the series. While some works have transcended into pure abstractions, distilled representations of earth and sky, this one remains a poignant homage to a life well-lived and a love that endures beyond the physical realm.
Harris studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University gaining a first (BA Hons). She is an Alumni of the National Youth Theatre of GB, where she trained in theatre design. This diverse foundation shaped a kaleidoscopic career spanning TV (production and drama documentaries), theatre and film. Her works has been shown in the M P Birla Millennium Art Gallery’s Relational Dreams Exhibition, The Talented Art Fair 2019, The New Artist Fair 2017, Hampstead Open Air Exhibition 2015 and more.
Alexa Harris has been selected for the Young Masters 'for the love of art history' open call 2025.