Her artist statement highlights a deep spiritual passion for translating the heat and "exotic beauty" of the African wilderness onto canvas. Spyratos is best known for her bold, representational depictions of wildlife—most notably zebras, elephants, and leopards—which she elevates into a realm of "universal abstraction". Her unique aesthetic is defined by a rich, tactile use of materials; she meticulously layers gold and copper leaf, pure silver, palladium, and glitter with acrylics and pastels to create a shimmering "heat-haze" effect. Through these glamorous and textured surfaces, she aims to capture the physical essence, regality, and movement of her subjects while celebrating the vibrant energy of her African birthplace.
Biography
Influenced by her colourful background, translating the heat and the exotic beauty of the
African wildlife to canvas has become Spyratos' passion and spiritual goal. This prolific
Kenyan born international artist has become known for her bold and individual style. Her
colourful paintings rich and textured with gold leaf, copper leaf, pure coloured silver,
palladium, platinum, pastel crayon and glitter, recreate the physicality of the wild that
inspires her.
With 53 solo shows behind her in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe,
Australia, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, New York, London, Milan, Miami and
Hong Kong, Alexandra continues to expand her creative world, exploring and evolving in
her individual contemporary style.
Commissions include: James Cameron, Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Australian High
Commissioner H.E. Geoff Tooth, Prince Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, Nadia Moidu,
Angela Horvat, Luciano Benetton, Darcy Bussell, Marc Bouris, Domitilla Peugeot, Mick
Doohan, Kempinski Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Radisson Hotels, Medina Palms, The
World Bank.
Showing all 15 artworks
Alexandra Spyratos
Feather Soire, 2023
144 x 180 cmPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/acrylic on canvasR138,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Buffalo World, 2023
133 x 168 cmCopper/brass leaf/aluminium/glitter on canvasR125,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Dusk Dawns, 2023
100 x 199 cmPaladium/pure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/ dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvasR120,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Deep Reflections, 2023
100 x 199 cmPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvasR120,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Strength like a Lion, 2023
160 x 160 x 4 cmGold copper/brass/pure dyed silver leaf/acrylic on canvasR119,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Trio Trip, 2025
117 x 120 x 2 cmgenuine silver leaf dyed/foil/glitter/acrylic on canvas - unframedR96,000
Alexandra Spyratos
The Night Flight, 2025
98 x 158 x 2 cmgenuine silver leaf dyed/foil/copper leaf/acrylic on canvas - unframedR96,000
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Alexandra Spyratos
The Muddy River, 2023
90 x 90 cmCopper,brass leaf, acrylic, glitter on canvasSold
Alexandra Spyratos
Scarlet IBIS
60 cm DiameterPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvasR50,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Snowy Egret DUO, 2023
60 cm DiameterMixed Media On CanvasR50,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Pot Luck, 2023
40 cm DiameterPure dyed silver leaf, variegated copper leaf, dyed aluminium, glitter, acrylic on canvasR22,000
Alexandra Spyratos
Violet Saunter, 2023
40 cm DiameterPure dyed silver leaf, variegated copper leaf, dyed aluminium, glitter, acrylic on canvasR22,000
Alexandra Spyratos
The Wobbly Road
120 x 30 x 4 cmPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvas
Alexandra Spyratos
Dusky Frolic
120 x 30 x 4 cmPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvas
Alexandra Spyratos
Wild Space
120 x 30 x 4 cmPure dyed silver leaf/variegated copper leaf/dyed aluminium/glitter/acrylic on canvas