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Alexandra Carmen Le Monnier

Contemporary Fine Artist

About Me

Artist Statement:Deeply symbolic, My work originates from exploring the boundaries of linking natural subjects together. The idea of duality concepts developed and such combining beauty and destruction. Using photography to capture my ideas, I then paints what is in my mind. For example the ‘Raw Series’ were created using photographs of jellyfish which I shot in Japan, which were then used to paint my own original thoughts on heart attacks, aneurysms and harm to the body that cannot be controlled. Jellyfish were used as a symbol because of their dangerous connotations, extraordinary beauty and power, yet at the same time very fragile (out of the water), like the human heart (out of the body). Linking beauty and fear is the key concept to me, and it brings a contemporary edge to my painting. I have touched on a beautiful yet disturbing idea and want to progress these organic links continuing my photography and duality paintings.

My Interests

Hello, I have just finished university reading BA Hons Fine Art. I love painting, photography messing about on Photoshop and print making. I love going to Galleries and meeting up with friends whenever I can.

I'd like to meet:

Fellow Artists, Corporate Art collectors, or Clients wanting commisioned works, or if you see anything you like let me know. Check out my website www.lemonnierart.com.

Music:

I love Rock, Grunge, Punk, Metal, also like classical and Mellow music, im pretty eclectic, i just can't stand Dance. Check out my band www.myspace.com/lemonniermusic

Movies:

Comedy, Psychological Thrillers, Romantic soppy stuff, DISNEY ALL THE WAY, and love animation.

Television:


You Are 50% Boyish and 50% Girlish
You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch.
Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes.
You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them.
You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be. How Boyish or Girlish Are You?

Books:

Wish I had time to read more. Once I start a book I can't put it down. Fiction and biographical books are my favourites. I am not a magazine girl.

Heroes:

My influences include the photogram’s and photography of Man Ray, the disturbing paintings by Francis Bacon and the beauty and skill of Gerhard Richter. And so many more, I shall get round to typing them in one day.

My Blog

Jersey Exhibition Sept 2007

For more info please visit: www.fusionexhibition.co.ukI am exhibiting six pieces of photography work which will be on sale.See you there!
Posted by Alexandra Carmen Le Monnier on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:58:00 PST

www.lemonnierart.com

Please visit my own official website: www.lemonnierart.com Web designed by the very skilled and wonderful Matt Keil! Let me know what you think... Thank you! ...
Posted by Alexandra Carmen Le Monnier on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:08:00 PST

Art work up!

Hey everyone, just to let you know I have finally put a selection of all my art work up including jellyfish photography I took in Japan on my three week ad...
Posted by Alexandra Carmen Le Monnier on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 04:32:00 PST

Exhibitions and Websites

All viewers welcome to the shows!  * BA HONS Fine Art Degree show 2007 @ Truman Brewery Gallery, Brick Lane, London. 28th June- 2nd July.   For more info please visit: &...
Posted by Alexandra Carmen Le Monnier on Thu, 10 May 2007 04:11:00 PST