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Hi, I'm Alex. A Canadian / European artist with a global vision. Welcome to my little universe of art, inspired by beautiful destinations from my travels around the world. AWOL means "Absent Without Leave", a term used when people left their duty without being granted permission. I believe life should be lived fully, and aligned with whatever makes our hearts dance. No need to ask for anyone's permission to venture out into the world and play by your own rules.
Through AWOL, I'm bringing my travels to life, creating art that can travel with you, be shared with others, or inspire you at home. AWOL has been featured in the pages of Vogue, CondéNast Traveller, Paper Magazine, Home & Garden and Harper’s Bazaar, among others. It's walked the catwalks of Miami Swim week, and has appeared on TV shows and stages of the world. It lives in boutiques, homes, hotels and retail spaces around the globe. It's my love letter to magical destinations and unforgettable moments, a colourful celebration of the incredible beauty of the world we live in. An invitation to wander on.
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Embark on a visual journey through my collections of travel-inspired wall art. Each collection features a range of colourful and monochrome travel posters, framed art prints, canvas prints and contemporary aluminum art prints that capture the essence of beautiful destinations around the world.
New Collection: Portugal
Artwork inspired by my travels across Portugal: graphic and colourful city art prints inspired by Porto, Lisbon and Setubal; coastal landscapes following the wild nature trails along the Atlantic Ocean, and an eclectic mix of urban illustrations and graphic wall art from the Algarve.
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Browse colourful wall art for a pop of accent colour, or timeless black and white art for an elegant wall decor statement.
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Choose your wall art to suit your space: framed art prints, posters and canvas art prints for a dose of contemporary art to suit your home decor style.
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Shop abstract art, minimalist prints or a selection of urban drawings from my travel sketchbooks.
About the collections
The first step in my art process is travel. I immerse myself in the sounds, colours, textures and energy of each place I visit — sketching, drawing, taking photographs and videos, collecting beach pebbles and even taking selfies with donkeys (!) along the way. I soak in all the inspiration and let it simmer. Eventually, these experiences and impressions come to life through my art. Each collection, like each place, is unique - I select and curate the mediums, colours and textures of each new artwork to best reflect the mood and vibe of each destination. The result is a personal and artful interpretation of the beautiful landscapes, moments and experiences that marked my heart.
From The Blog
This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. This French Riviera...
Why Having No Plans Was The Best Plan: Highlights From Our Road Trip Across Southern Portugal
My absolute top favourite art trips across the South of France, where I experienced firsthand the scenery that inspired the...
This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. The moments that inspired it are etched in my mind, as clear as the water was. Despite of (or BECAUSE of), the lunchtime rosé. But not only.
Why Having No Plans Was The Best Plan: Highlights From Our Road Trip Across Southern Portugal
My absolute top favourite art trips across the South of France, where I experienced firsthand the scenery that inspired the creative output, and the art, art studios, living and creative spaces where some of the most famous (and some less famous) artworks were created by the most brilliant artists in the history of art.
