Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
American, Mexican
Mexican-born New York City-based artist Alexis Portilla draws heavily on his surroundings, creating richly textured, atmospheric paintings and prints that feature characteristics commonly associated with Abstract Expressionist and Neo-Expressionist art.
Portilla earned his BFA at Pratt Institute in 1983 and his MFA from Columbia University. He worked as a faculty instructor at Columbia teaching printmaking while maintaining his New York-based art studio. His work is held in public and corporate collections including Pepsi Co., Harvard University, Penn State University and the New York Public Library, among others, with over 250 private collectors worldwide.
Portilla’s exhibition history dates back over 20 years and covers the globe. He has had solo exhibitions at the Hollis Taggart Galleries and other galleries in New York, New Jersey, Atlanta and Hong Kong. Portilla has also participated in group exhibitions at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan, Hofstra University Museum in New York, and Monmouth Museum in New Jersey.
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Artist: Alexis Portilla
44.25x36" - "Owl House" - Mixed Media, Charcoal on Paper
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky greys, blues and blacks of this piece contrasts against the light and symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
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Charcoal, Mixed Media
27x26" paper- Black Pearl - Mixed Media on Paper, Framing included
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky grey, black and white colors of this piece contrasts against the symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
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Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Graphite
44.25x36" - "Owl House" - Mixed Media, Charcoal on Paper
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky greys, blues and blacks of this piece contrasts against the light and symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recurring theme in Portilla's work as symbolic of the potential for the ability to hold and receive.
Owl House...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Charcoal
26x41" - Thors Twins II - Monochrome on Paper
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful monochrome on paper by Alexis Portilla.
This is sold unframed.
Thors Twins II
26x41 in.
Monochrome on Paper
Alexis Portilla holds an MFA from Columbia Universi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
Materials
Monoprint
35x26" - Dark City - Mixed Media on Paper
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky greys, blues and blacks of this piece contrasts against the light and symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recurring theme in Portilla's work as symbolic of the potential for the ability to hold and receive.
Dark City...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
35x26" - Dark City - Mixed Media on Paper
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky greys, blues and blacks of this piece contrasts against the light and symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recurring theme in Portilla's work as symbolic of the potential for the ability to hold and receive.
Dark City...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alexis Portilla Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
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