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Alexandra de Kempf · Mixed-media collage

Art, imagination
& unexpected connections.

Explore a world of layered stories, surreal encounters and transformation through Alexandra’s mixed-media collages.

The Hollywood Divas series brings together Rita, Hedy and Ava, three tributes to the women of cinema.

Rita by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Rita

An exuberant tribute to the legendary Rita Moreno. Bursting with vibrant hot-pink fringe, a floral petal crown, delicate black lace, and vintage script layers, this mixed-media collage captures the rhythmic spirit, joy, and star power of a true trail-blazer.

Hedy by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Hedy

Part of the Hollywood Divas triptych, this stunning mixed-media collage pairs Golden Age glamour with sensual, surreal textures. Featuring dramatic contrast, vintage paper layers, and a vibrant cluster of crimson grapes, this print celebrates timeless beauty and decadence.

Ava by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Ava

A fiery, passionate tribute to Ava Gardner. Blending intense crimson tones, a crown of red roses, playful cyan dots, and vintage text layers, this mixed-media collage captures the untamed spirit and timeless glamour of cinema’s ultimate siren.

The Cartography of Belonging by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

The Cartography of Belonging

A captivating surrealist mixed-media collage exploring the relationship between inner emotion, physical home, and global belonging. An antique map, anchored by a vivid anatomical heart, the central figure is crowned with architectural plans and a protective hand. Schools of vibrant blue fish and a sea turtle weave through contrast-heavy stripes, creating an otherworldly narrative of intuition and identity.

Currents of Becoming by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Currents of Becoming

A captivating mixed-media collage exploring the intersection of marine life, anatomy, and metamorphosis. Rendered in soft blues, purples, and pops of crimson, this artwork brings together a nautilus shell crown, coral foliage, a vibrant moth, and vintage typography for a truly hypnotic statement piece.

Silent Burning by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Silent Burning

A striking mixed-media collage blending ocean fauna, feathery nudibranchs, and vintage French typography. Rich in vivid orange, turquoise, and deep violet tones, this artwork explores themes of quiet strength and submerged emotion.

Tamar & Amnon by Alexandra de Kempf, mixed-media collage

Tamar & Amnon

A surreal mixed-media collage honoring Federico García Lorca’s iconic poem Thamar y Amnón. Rich with vintage textures, celestial imagery, and vibrant hummingbirds, this piece explores themes of myth, vulnerability, and transformation.

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