The Female Eye: Spotlight on Alexandra Pacula

Alexandra Pacula, Fluttering Lumens, Oil on Canvas, 72” x 72”

Artificial light is the key element in my work. I’m inspired by the way it behaves in a city, glowing out of windows, illuminating the streets and clouds. In my compositions the light has a life of its own, it flows over structured and rigid architecture; it escapes its confinement and is free to become what I want to make it.

The surreal yet photo-based cityscapes I create are composed of thick impastos, intricate brushwork and delicate glazes. Each brushstroke is an interpretation of an illuminated window, headlight or street lamp. Each has its own character based on the movement of my hand and the shape of the brush.

My paintings reflect the spectacle that is the Modern City. They ensnare the eye and transport the viewer to another dimension, reminiscent of the fleeting yet mesmerizing moments that take place only in the big city.