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.
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!
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.
Latest Art Fairs
New York Art Fair
New York Art Fair
Artexpo New York
