Alexandra.
Bryksa.
“The contemporary surroundings give me uncountable opportunities for depicting my artistic expression of emotions. Through my art I build my world between myself and the environment”.
Contemporary Artist, Curator, Educator, Visionary in Watercolour
Alexandra Bryksa is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist whose creative work spans watercolour, illustration, design, and mixed media. She is based in both Prague and Barcelona, where she serves as the director of Galeria La Lesia. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization Mezinárodní organizace akvarelistů pro Českou republiku, z.s., dedicated to promoting and supporting watercolour art in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Her professional identity is multifaceted—she is not only an accomplished painter and illustrator but also a dedicated tutor of the watercolour medium, an international juror in major art competitions, and an active collaborator with ROSA, a Ukrainian manufacturer of high-quality art materials
International Leadership & Art Advocacy
Between 2016 and 2022, Alexandra served as the Country Head of the International Watercolor Society (IWS) Czech Republic. Under her leadership, Czech and Slovak artists took part in globally recognized watercolour events, such as FabrianoInAcquarello in Italy and international gatherings in Urbino. She was instrumental in organizing and curating the first IWS International Watercolour Festival in Prague, a milestone for the Czech watercolour scene.
Her curatorial efforts and organizational leadership have significantly contributed to connecting Central European artists with the global watercolour community, helping to bridge artistic practices across cultures and continents.
Published Recognition
Her work and professional insights have been featured in several esteemed art publications:
- Millennium Magazine, Czech Republic (2020)
- IWS Magazine, India (2021)
- Golden Foundation of the Nation: Honoured Figures of Ukraine (2021)
- The Art of Watercolour, France (2022)
- Pratique des Arts, France (2023)
Artistic Education and Formation
Alexandra began her academic journey by studying pedagogy, earning a teaching degree from a pedagogical college. She later completed her Master’s degree at the Ukrainian Academy of Printing in Lviv, where she deepened her skills in visual art and design.
Her strong educational background informs her ongoing commitment to art education and mentorship, particularly in the watercolour discipline.
Artistic Journey and Style
Since 1993, Alexandra has been living and working in Prague. Inspired by the city’s poetic atmosphere and architectural beauty, she began her local career with a celebrated watercolour series titled “Mysterious Corners of Prague”. Over the years, she has explored various techniques and media, developing a personal language that blends precision with emotion, structure with spontaneity.
Her work captures fleeting moments, emotional atmospheres, and often explores the harmony between the human soul and the surrounding environment. A master of light, shadow, and transparent layering, Alexandra’s paintings are characterized by their sensitivity and expressive depth.
Her artistic motto—
“Every day brings new experiences that can hardly be described with the same colours and brush strokes”
—reflects her belief in the uniqueness of each lived moment and the necessity for constant reinvention in artistic practice.
Collections and Exhibitions
Alexandra’s artworks are held in private and public collections worldwide, including:
- Embassy of the Czech Republic, New Delhi, India
- Embassy of Pakistan, Prague, Czech Republic
- Embassy of Ukraine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Paper and Watermark Museum, Fabriano, Italy
- City Art Gallery, Urbino, Italy
- Museum of Watercolour, Tlaloc, Mexico
- Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolour Museum, Mexico City
- Bi-Cultural Center USA–Costa Rica, San José
- Hong Museum of Watercolour, Zhuji, China
- Ukrainian Embassy, Seoul, South Korea
She has exhibited across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, earning widespread acclaim for her poetic yet technically masterful approach to watercolour.
Selected Awards and Distinctions
Alexandra Bryksa has received numerous international honours recognizing her artistic talent and leadership:
- FACE International Women Leadership Award, New Delhi, India (2017)
- Honourable Artist Award, IWS Kosovo (2017)
- Cultural Top 20 Award, Nepal (2017)
- Happiness in Watercolour Award, Dubai (2017)
- Pearls of Peace Honorable Award, IWS Pakistan (2017)
- Special Guest Award, Costa Rica (2018)
- Mention of Honor, IWS Biennale, Palac Lucja, Poland (2020)
- Special Appreciation Award, IWS Singapore (2021)
- Master Award, Watercolour Biennale, Hamyang, South Korea (2021)
- Special Award, Tirana International Watercolour Biennale (2021)
- Merit Award, International Juried Art Competition, Malaysia (2022)
- Donatello Award, Russo Foundation, Florence, Italy (2023)
- Leonardo da Vinci Award, Russo Foundation, Milan, Italy (2023)
- Top Artist Award, The Protagonists of Contemporary Art, Venice (2023)
- International Prize PEGASUS, Russo Foundation, Venice (2023)
- “Art through Awareness” Award, Ukraine (2023)
- Laureate with Special Honours, ART AXIS, Lviv, Ukraine (2023)
- Appreciation Award, International Watercolour Festival Step by Step, Gdańsk, Poland (2024)
- Master Award, Presidential Distinction, 2nd IWF, South Korea (2024)
- Honorary Award „For Special Contribution to the Development of World Art“ 2nd Class, Public Organiyation „The Best Artist“,Ukraine
Alexandra Bryksa is not only an outstanding watercolourist and creative leader but also a bridge-builder in the international art community. Through her paintings, festivals, and cross-cultural initiatives, she continues to shape the global narrative of contemporary watercolour art.
Awards
FACE International Women Leadership Award 2017, India
Honourable Artist Award, Kosovo
Happiness in Watercolour Award, Dubai
Special Guest Award, Costa Rica
Pearls of Peace Honorable Award, Pakistan