Bio
Alex Coma
born in 1991 - Montreal, Canada
Founder of www.rozeumbra.com (2023) - Mentorship for Visionary Artists and Creators
Graduated from Concordia University in 2014 with a BFA in Photography, Alex Coma then pursued his studies at the Montreal Fine Arts Academy where he received a merit scholarship in 2017. Recipient of grants from The City of Granby (2018, 2019, 2020) and of the Montreal Art Counsel (ARTCH 2019), the projects of Alex Coma have been presented in individual, group exhibitions and art fairs, notably at the Visionary Art Collective (New-York 2021), Marie-Uguay Cultural Center (2021), Archive Contemporary (2020), Stewart Hall Gallery (2020), Ubisoft Gallery (2019), Affordable Art Fair Battersea (London 2019), Affordable Art Fair Brussels (2019), Ave Gallery (2019), The Hamptons Art Fair (2018), VAV Gallery (2014). His work is in a few collections such as the Colart Collection, the Ubisoft Collection and Jacques Champagne’s Collection and has been talked about in media such as CISM (radio/ 2021), CBC Arts (online/ 2020), Vie des Arts (magazine/ 2020), The Gazette (newspaper/ 2020) La Presse (newspaper/ 2019), and The Concordian (newspaper/ 2018).
Artistic Statement
Through oil painting and immersive installations, I explore spirituality, transformation, and the subconscious mind by blending detailed realism with layered symbolism. Employing chiaroscuro techniques with celestial blues, earthy tones, and rare pigments like lapis lazuli—as in Byzantine traditions—I evoke a moody, introspective atmosphere that heightens the references to the ‘sacred’ in my work. Architecture, night skies, and lush landscapes populate my compositions, with symbols and sacred geometry subtly bridging the personal and universal.
My paintings often expand into immersive installations that integrate various media to enhance thematic experiences. By creating highly symmetrical environments and using framed and sometimes coloured light to put the focus on glowing artworks, I transform gallery spaces into contemplative realms. Creating spaces that are often circular, symmetrical and that are enhanced with natural soundscapes, I invite visitors to partake in cohesive, ceremonial-like experiences that deepen their connection to the work.
My creative process begins with meditative inquiry inspired by dreams and personal experiences, which I expand through research. These explorations culminate in art that offers open-ended interpretations of my initial insights. Recurring themes of transformation and balance are central to my work, as reflected in my recent series inspired by the Egyptian goddess Nut, which explores cycles of death and rebirth and the rebalancing of feminine and masculine energies. I am also deeply interested in symbols and archetypes as a universal language uniting past and present civilizations, and in viewing life through the lens of impermanence and the constant flux of energy.
Ultimately, I aim to awaken personal truths by creating immersive spaces that connect viewers to the unseen forces shaping our shared existence.
