Wander On
Of all the stories in the world, the best ones are found between the pages of a passport. Memories of every spontaneous adventure you said yes to, every endless night spent under unfamiliar stars, every new connection and conversation that changed the way you see the world.
These are the experiences that shape you. They fire your imagination and feed your soul. Because when you're brave enough to follow your curiosity, it will lead you to amazing places.
AWOL is bringing the art of travel to life. We're ditching the itinerary and taking roads less travelled, creating unique, contemporary keepsakes inspired by the world. Every artwork has a story, reminding us how every journey leaves its mark.
So grab your passport. Stop wondering where life will take you and find yourself there. Follow the map to its edges, and wander on.
About Awol
Awol is a little microcosm of art, travel and inspiration created by me. Hello, I'm Alex: a Canadian artist with strong European roots and a global vision. Awol is an invitation to grab your passport and your curiosity… and wander on. It’s a visual journey taking you to incredible destinations in all four corners of the world, through a range of mixed media art born of travel stories, adventures and explorations.
An inspiration to travel – for real or from home, in your imagination or your memories, remembering your epic adventures, vacations and moments shared with loved ones.
Above all, AWOL is a love letter to our beautiful world, written in my love language of vivid colours, graphic lines, strong contrasts and bold compositions.
Through travel, I seek the beauty of the world. And through art, I share it.
My work lives in homes, hotels, boutiques and spaces around the globe; a tribute to all the magical places and moments that move me —and that I hope inspire you to get moving, too.
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.
About the Artist
Hi, I'm Alex. Canadian and European designer, art director, creative director, artist and avid traveller. My curiosity leads me to explore new places, and travel fuels my creativity. I split my time between creating and travelling for inspiration. I’ve been drawing, painting and making art since I was a child in Bucharest, Romania, where I learned classical European fine arts. I grew up in Canada, and after university I lived in Asia and abroad before settling in Montreal, Canada. For 17 years, I've been working as an artistic director, creative director and graphic designer specializing in 360 brand identity creation.
While crafting brands and visual narratives for global clients like Cirque du Soleil, Madonna and Disney, along with inspiring local businesses and start-ups, art, travel and yoga have always been with me, fuelling my curiosity and creative output. I now split my time between Canada and France, using design to help purpose-driven companies communicate their "why", and making art that brings people together through their love of travel.
About My Art
Awol is my creative incubator, filled with artwork I've created during my travels—all inspired by places, faces and unforgettable moments in beautiful destinations around the globe. Every piece I create has a travel story behind it, thoughtfully crafted with a whole lot of love and heart. Art is my way of putting more beauty, colour, and good vibes back out into the world.
I hope my art fuels your own wanderlust and memorable adventures around the globe.
You can find out more about my artistic process, travels, creative inspiration and my personal story on the blog.
Testimonials
Perfect Experience and Product
"By far one of my best online buying experiences. My print was perfect and fantastic quality, I love it! The customer care I received from Alex when I had a question was on another level, outstanding all round! I can’t recommend this company enough. Wonderfulexperience. "
Excellent
"Excellent. It was a birthday present for my wife and I needed to see if she liked it. She was absolutely delighted. Thank you."
A touch of happiness
"I’m really pleased with this French Riviera print! Its vibrant colours brighten the room and add a touch of happiness to the space.Customer service was excellent and the delivery was super fast, my order
arrived in 5 days. Overall, it's a beautiful piece that brings joy and colour to any room. Highly recommend it! "
I love my Côte d'Azur wall art!
"I love everything about this contemporary wall art piece: the Cote d'Azur vibe, the colors, the frame quality. It fits perfectly in my decor. :-) I am planning to buy some more products from AWOL."
From the blog
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...
It taught me to look at things in a different way; that there isn't just "one way" of doing things, of...
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.
It taught me to look at things in a different way; that there isn't just "one way" of doing things, of seeing the world, or of depicting it. My discovery of colours, new places, and the concept that you don't have to colour within the lines that are imposed on you by convention, led me to a life filled with travel, exploration, curiosity and creativity: a dance between art and adventure
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