Alexandra Ackerman is a mixed media painter living in Iowa City, IA. She uses color, pattern, and form (both organic and geometric) to create playful and dynamic abstract landscapes. Her artwork has been influenced by her years of experience working on farms and in gardens across the country. She is also inspired by folk art, patchwork quilts, abstract expressionism, and the midwest landscape.

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ackerman grew up a keen observer of the natural world, knowing from a young age that she would be an artist. She earned her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art, where she explored a variety of media, often incorporating fabric, collage, and found objects into her work. Ackerman has continued her exploration for three decades, maintaining a childlike freedom in her painting while balancing her roles as artist and mother. She has participated in numerous solo and group shows nationally and her work can be found in many public and private collections. Recent exhibitions include the Iowa State Capitol, Memorial Union Gallery at ISU, and the Dubuque Museum of Art biennial.

“Painting is the language I use to express my joy and curiosity in connection to nature, and to find harmony and order in an often chaotic human world.”