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I share glimpses into my journey as an artist through exhibitions around the world, quiet discoveries, travels, and the inspirations behind my paintings and places that continue to inspire me.

A stroll through vineyards - Alscae - France - Zelie Alice

Journey to Alsace, A Painter’s Return 2021

After Lockdown, a Breath of Freedom. In May 2021, after a long year of lockdowns and uncertainty, parts of France began to reopen with cautious optimism. For months, I had been grounded in Paris—like so many others—navigating a quiet…
Solo Exhibition at Nika Museum - Nika Island Resort -Zelie Alice

Nika Museum, Maldives 2019

Official Invitation for a Solo Exhibition: In 2019, I was invited to host a solo exhibition at the newly inaugurated Nika Museum, located within the grounds of Nika Island Resort in the Maldives. The museum had just opened, and being asked…
A Solo Exhibition at the National Art gallery - Zelie Alice

National Art Gallery, Maldives 2019

Painting a Future at Risk In April 2019, I held what remains the most ambitious and meaningful project of my career a solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery of the Maldives titled A Vulnerable Beauty: Maldives. This body of work, created…
Top50 Global Professional & Career Women Awards Zelie Alice

The Path of a Trailblazer 2018

In 2018, I received the Trailblazer Award from the Women in Management (WIM) Top50 Global Professional & Career Women Awards. The award came from the Gold Category the highest tier of recognition presented at the event making it an even…
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Silk Journey to Art , World Tour Exhibition, Singapore 2018

From Invitation to Immersion In 2018, I was invited to participate in Silk Journey to Art—a world tour exhibition hosted in Singapore. The invitation included full board and airfare, with accommodation, meals, and transportation thoughtfully…

Le Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris, France

A Return to Paris: From Tourist to Exhibiting Artist at the Carousel du Louvre I was 20 years old when I first visited Paris. At that time, I never imagined this city would one day become my home. I was just another wide-eyed traveler, camera…
Top 60 Masters Award ATIM -Zelie Alice

Recognition in New York

In 2018, I was named one of the “Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art” by ArtTour International, and invited to receive the award during a formal event held in New York City. The trophy, shaped like a golden horse, was symbolic and celebratory…

Sun Gallery, Chianciano, Italy

Exhibiting in Chianciano, Italy In 2017, I had the great opportunity to exhibit my work at Expo Chianciano, an international art exhibition held in the medieval center of Chianciano Terme, a hill town in the Province of Siena, Tuscany.…

Florence Biennale 2017, Italy

Exhibiting at the Florence Biennale In 2017, I had the honor of exhibiting my work at the Florence Biennale, one of the most renowned contemporary art exhibitions in Europe. Held in the heart of Florence, Italy—a city so deeply tied to…

Artist Residency Program and Exhibition, China

This year, I had the incredible opportunity to join a one-month artist residency in China, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG). The program brought together artists from around the world…