Alexandra Chiou

Chiou's paper forms gracefully inspire tranquility and calm energy in a celebration of life and movement.

TARA BLACKWELL is American but lives in North America

Cambridge, MA

Celebration

Family

Her STORY

Alexandra Chiou celebrates life through the fragility of paper in its dynamic dimension and layering. Each paper collage is a complex puzzle of jewel-like color and hidden poetry reminiscent of flower petals. Involving us in a dance of whirling movement, we fall into Chiou’s work wide-eyed and with wonder.

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Alexandra Chiou studied Studio Art at University of Virginia and has shown her work nationally. Chiou's work was also exhibited at the US Embassy in Ethiopia as a part of the Art in Embassies program.

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What we love
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The essence of life and nature are imbued in each element of Chiou’s works. From the shape of each paper form to the deep tones of each piece, her work reminds us of the more tranquil parts of everyday life. Chiou works meticulously to form, layer, carve, and delicately place each piece to create artwork that speaks to nature and humanity. Seek out the words etched into some of her works to feel her sage wisdom and experiences. Her most recent collection commemorates her late father, celebrating his strength and resilience throughout his life.

"I acknowledge and embrace the uncertainty that we face, whether that’s straying from familial or societal expectations, discovering new passions, or uprooting to a new city or country, and celebrate hope, optimism and possibilities as we create and chart our life stories."

- Alexandra Chiou

IMPACT

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

The celebration of life is a primary theme in Chiou's work, and her pieces come alive with this theme at its heart. Paper is both fragile and strong, much like those who tread through this life who hope, resilience, and joy in mind. The flutter-like quality of her works reflect the abundance of emotion and change we undergo throughout the complex journey of life. Chiou is a powerful spirit that brings her positivity and gratitude to her art practice, approaching the challenges brought forth upon her with grace and beauty.