Born in Bogotá in 1999, Alejandra Álvarez is a Colombian artist and poet who is proud of her Andean origins and considers herself a daughter of the mountains.

For the artist, painting herself is an act of reclaiming her body as an individual and collective territory. For Alvarez, the history of Latin American women is an opportunity to get in touch with all that she is and all that the women of her continent have been. Using art as a means of self-understanding, Álvarez addresses universal themes linked to the lives of those who migrate, delving into the multiplicity of identity. Her practice transcends the boundaries between writing, painting, installation, and performance. Her work is a reflection of her existence, far from her family and country.

As she adapted to life in Europe, the artist realized that Europe would never adapt to her, placing her identity as a Colombian woman at the center of her artistic practice. Through her work, she confronts her wounds with sensitivity, celebrating the resilience and beauty of her land and culture while exploring themes of healing. Her art is not only a reflection of her personal journey, but a mirror for those seeking to understand the complexities of the migrant experience.

Graduating Cum Laude from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze in 2021, the artist has since garnered international acclaim for artistic contributions. Notable exhibitions include "Re-Blossom" (2021) and "Incontri Creativi" (2022) in Florence, as well as "Miradas Latinoamericanas" (2023) in Paris. The artist's impact also extends to the realm of performance art, with participation in prominent events such as "Ridare l'Acqua al Popolo" (2021) in Florence and "Heart of the Underground" (2023) in Paris. In 2023, the artist unveiled a first solo exhibition, "Ainsi Je Résiste," in Paris. Recently, the artist further expanded global presence by presenting an inaugural solo exhibition in Asia, titled "FLOWER POWER," following the completion of a residency with Ketemu Project in Bali.

In Paris, Álvarez established a weekly poetry circle, "The Unicorn", at Mundolingua - The museum of languages, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing the international artistic community and exploring the intersections between the visual arts and poetry in her work. Alejandra currently lives and works in Paris, where she has her studio.