“This series of self-portraits are an exploration of the reconciliation of the inner and outer self, and the manner in which these two opposing personas must occupy the same space. As a woman, this frequently entails “holding it together” in the face of ridicule, microaggressions, and the constant stress of being a caretaker. This body of work embraces the inner strength required to maintain this constant balancing act while acknowledging the toll that it takes on the psyche.”

About the Artist: Chloe Alexander is a printmaker who lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Her most recent work focuses on creating visual narratives by layering various printmaking techniques to create mixed-media drawings and varied editions. Chloe obtained her BFA in Printmaking in 2010 and an M.Ed. in 2014, both from Georgia State University. She has exhibited work in various locations in the Atlanta area and beyond, including at Kai Lin Art Gallery in Atlanta, the International Print Center in New York, and Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London. Chloe has also been awarded numerous awards, grants, and fellowships, including a two-year fellowship with The Creatives Project in Atlanta and the Parent Artist Award at Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, CA.