Painting
(01) babcia and brother
An oil painting of an old family photograph of my grandmother and her brother in the 1980s. One of two oil paintings displayed at Youngplace Hallway Galleries, as part of my Illustrative Painting class' exhibiton, 'Major Works' in April 2026.
Illustration
(03) What have I done to deserve this?
Poster of Dusty Springfield, highlighting her experience coming out as queer in the 1970s.
Illustration
(05) Grace Jones
Poster of Grace Jones, made with ink and collage risograph printed. Playing with her gender duality by illustrating doubles.
Installation
(06) I am something that you'll never understand
A poster of Prince, highlighting his gender non-conformity. Using lyrics from his song, "I Would Die 4 U".
Illustration
(04) High School Confidential
Watercolour and ink painting inspired by Torontoian band Rough Trade's 1980s radio hit, "High School Confidential".
Illustration
(07) Nosferatu (1922) Poster
A poster for the 1922 silent film version of 'Nosferatu'. Made by digitally collaging pen/marker sketches of scenes from the film and risograph printing.
(09) Birch Watcher
An intaglio print. Inspired by a birch tree I sketched while on a hike with friends in Ontarian woods.
Painting
(11) Sororal
Small oil portrait of my cousin and I, highlighting our long curly hair as a protector and shield. Obstructing our bodies from view.
Illustration
(10) Goth Tea Party
Exploring the idea of contradiction, this illustration merges two unexpected subject matters.
Painting
(12) Valentine's Day
An oil painting reflecting on the gaze, power dynamics between nude and clothed, seated comfortably or on the floor.
Work by
Alexandra Sevazlian aka. Alex
Illustration
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