Original Abstract Paintings

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Visual Art

Contemporary Art 

Discover a collection of one-of-a-kind abstract paintings defined by unique compositions, expressive layering and rich textures. Each painting invites you into a world where colors speak in subtle harmonies, textures breathe with quiet movement, and form dissolves into pure feeling. 

ARTIST BIO

Passion of Painting

Alika is a contemporary abstract artist who recently moved from Germany and currently based in Manhattan, New York.

His passion for painting ignited during his childhood, leading to his first solo exhibition at the age of fifteen and earning him recognition for his talent through multiple awards and exhibitions.

UNIQUE STYLE

Beauty of Simplicity

Alika‘s creative process commences with spontaneous and intuitive abstraction, rooted in life’s simplicity and details.

He rejects the conventional artist’s brush and instead opts for unique textures and effects, crafting his own tools and techniques rather than relying on commercial materials.

ULTIMATE FREEDOM

Visual Journey 

His art seeks to ignite emotions tied to cherished memories, inviting viewers on a visual journey through life’s intricacies.

He always believed, “Art is the ultimate freedom.” He earned his Master’s Degree from Columbia University – NYC, and his unique perspective has been exhibited at galleries in New York City.

Artist Statement

“I view art as the ultimate expression of freedom; I truly feel liberated when I’m engrossed in my creative process.

Understanding the profound impact of art on individuals, closely intertwined with life experiences and personal identities, my artworks strive to capture life’s intricacies, igniting emotions tied to our most cherished moments. Through my paintings, I extend an invitation for you to partake in my visual odyssey, relishing the precious memories that warm your heart.

If my art can inspire even the faintest smile, provoke a moment of contemplation, or evoke a cherished memory in someone’s life, then I consider one of my life’s goals fulfilled.”

Alika

From the Studio

Texture is where the voice of the painting lives. It is the breath beneath the surface, the echo of movement, the evidence of a hand guided by instinct.

My Playground

When I’m immersed in my creative process, I feel as free as a child lost in play with their favorite toys. To me, art is the ultimate expression of freedom; because nothing compares to the pure, boundless liberty of childhood. My studio is not just a workspace; it is my playground, where ideas take shape, boundaries dissolve, and imagination has no limits.

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Latest Exhibition

SILVER LINING

Silver Lining reflects the quiet optimism found in life’s in-between moments. Through fluid movement, layered textures, shifting tones, and the interplay between shadow and light, it captures the quiet strength that emerges in moments of uncertainty.

Every stroke reflects the tension between turbulence and tranquility, revealing viewers that even within the darkest clouds, light finds its way through. It reveals that light is never lost, only obscured – a reminder that beauty often begins where things seem unclear; every shadow holds a trace of hope. There is always light, even in the blur!

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Language of Art

People often seek an explanation from the artist in order to understand a work of art. But if you don’t feel connected to a piece when you stand before it, it’s usually because it doesn’t speak your language – or you’re not speaking its.

In truth, you don’t need a translator. The artist’s thoughts, intentions, or personal story are not prerequisites for experiencing the artwork. A painting should evoke something within you on its own terms; if it does not stir even the softest emotion, then its deepest meaning – no matter how meaningful to the artist – holds no value for you.

A true artwork does not rely on explanation to resonate. It exists beyond words, capable of stirring emotions that language could never fully capture.

If a work becomes meaningful only after the artist explains it, then it was never truly meaningful in your eyes. Art is meant to communicate directly, without translation, straight to the senses, the mind, and the heart – speaking directly to those who are ready to hear it.

Latest Art Fairs

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New York Art Fair

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New York Art Fair

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Artexpo New York