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Alexis Portilla Abstract Prints

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
28x23 in. Abstract Black and White - "Soglio" Etching - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful etching, by Alexis Portilla. This is sold unframed. Picture illustrate pairing with "Squid", an etching. Soglio Etching AP unique Image size 21 x 19 in. Paper s...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Alexis Portilla Abstract Prints

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Etching

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 Abstract Prints

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Monoprint

Abstract Black and White - Chalice print - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an archival pigment print in a limited edition of 25, with signature of artist, and edition no. on print. The original etching upon which this print is based is available upon request. 59" (H) - Limited edition of 10. 39" (H) - Limited edition of 25. Other sizes are not part of limited edition, and inquires are welcome. Alexis Portilla's large scale pieces like Anemone, Black Elk, Thor Twins, Tokyo, Chromatic Fantasy are spectacular pieces in terms of the atmospheric brushwork, colors and textures. His bold linear lines, use of symbols, pictographs and strong colors create atmospheric abstracts. Influenced by the emotion of artistic expression in music, poetry and literature, the artist finds bold expression in color, lines and shapes that resemble pictographs, and texture. Speak like a Child is a song title from a Herbie Hancock recording and Pale Fire...
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2010s Abstract Alexis Portilla Abstract Prints

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Archival Pigment

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