Alejandra Palos

Alejandra sees the universe through the matrix of multiculturalism, and this has gifted her with a special perception of the world. Over twenty years she has focused on the arts and participated in specialty courses, by international experts to enrich herself.

Artworks

Bio

Born in 1971 in Caborca, Mexico. She has lived in Geneva, Switzerland, Sendai, Japan and currently resides in Dubai.

Alejandra sees the universe through the matrix of multiculturalism, and this has gifted her with a special perception of the world. Over twenty years she has focused on the arts and participated in specialty courses, by international experts to enrich herself. A very important period of her artistic career was the one while living in Japan – land of silence, beauty and Zen – where she presented a Solo exhibition. She enjoys working with a wide range of materials like old wood, cement, recycled metal and everyday objects. Alejandra’s sculptures and commissioned art installations have been presented and awarded in Solo and Collective Exhibitions in prestigious venues as: The regional Museum of Anthropology and History and at the city theater of La Paz Baja California Sur, Mexico; In Universities, Galleries and Art Fairs across Mexico; Port Louis, Mauritius; New York, USA; Beirut, Lebanon; as well as across UAE in Dubai, Ras Al Khaima, Um Al Quwain and Abu Dhabi.

Solo Exhibitions

2019 Um Al Quwain Ministry of Culture Center, “Desert Origins”, Um Al Quwain, UAE;
2013, Public Art Installation, Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia, “Movimiento Ancestral”, La Paz Baja California Sur, México;
2011 Public Art Installation, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, “Mundialmente Unidos por Japón”, La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico;
2010 Birdo Space Gallery, “My Senses”, Minatomachi Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan;
2009 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur “Nostalgia”, La Paz Baja California Sur, México;
2009 Public Art installation, Tecnológico de La Paz, “Equilibrio en Desafío”, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México;
2008 Universidad Del Valle de Atemajac, “Alejandra Palos Ortega”, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México;
2002 Teatro de la Ciudad, “Recordar la Luz”, La Paz, Baja California, México.

Group Exhibitions

2024 Ajman Museum , Al Murabbaa Arts festival, Ajman , UAE
2024 XVA Gallery, “Fronde Science Summer Show”, Dubai, UAE;
2024 ZeeArts, One and OnlyRoyal Mirage, “7th Edition Art Connects Women”, Dubai, UAE;
2023 Cultural Centre Umm Al Quwain, “UAQ Arts Festival 2023”, Umm Al Quwain, UAE;
2022 Embassy of Mexico, “From the UAE to Mexico”, Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2021 The Meydan Hotel, “Dubai Art Expo” by Artissima, Dubai, UAE;
2021 Embassy of Mexico, “An Introspective look at Nature, its colors and textures”, Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2021 Al Jaziraah Al Hamra Heritage Village, 9th edition Ras Al Khaima Fine Arts Festival, Ras Al Khaima, UAE;
2020 Tashkeel, “Covid Conversations”, Dubai, UAE;
2020 Arte in Regola and Artissima Art Gallery, “Italia In Arte Exhibition”, Rome, Italy;
2020 Alliance Francaise Art Exhibition by the Museum of Americas, Introspection, Dubai, UAE;
2020 Dubai Opera, within the framework of the conference “Each for Equal”, Dubai, UAE;
2020 One And Only Royal Mirage, Exhibition by Zeearts Gallery Art Connects Women, Dubai, UAE;
2020 Central Park Towers, Exhibition by Gallery Arabesque “Women in Art” Dubai, UAE;
2020 Cultural Centre Umm Al Quwain, “UAQ Art Festival 2020” Umm Al Quwain, UAE;
2020 Embassy of Mexico Mexican Art in United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2020 Al Jaziraat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaima Fine Arts Festival, Ras Al Khaima, UAE;
2019 Unbox Art Space, Chance, Allowing Chance to Dictate Art, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Central Park Towers, Common Ground Exhibition, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Alliance Francaise, Art Exhibition by Museum of The Americas, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Archiade Atelier Dubai Design District, Art Unity by Artissima, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Workshop for teenagers, Um Al Quwain Ministry of Culture Center, Um Al Quwain, UAE;
2019 Seaside Arena, Zeearts Gallery at Beirut Art Fair, Beirut, Lebanon;
2019 Caudan Arts Centre, “Mauritius International Art Fair” Port Louis, Mauritius;
2019 Dubai International Art Centre, gallery 76, “Summer Salon Exhibition”, Dubai, UAE;
2019 World Trade Centre, “World Art Dubai”, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Dubai International Art Centre, gallery 76, “Art Week”, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Pier 90, “Artexpo New York” New York, USA;
2019 Etihad Modern Art Gallery, ” ART SOUQ” Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2019 One & Only Royal Mirage Grand Gallery, ” Islam and Tolerance” Dubai, UAE;
2019 One and Only Royal Mirage, International Women´s Day” Dubai, UAE;
2019 IGH Cassells Al Barsha Hotel, ” Beyond Borders”, Dubai, UAE;
2019 Ras Al Khaimah National Museum, “7th Annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival”, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
2019 Al Jazirah Al Hamra “7th Annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival”, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
2018 Art Hub Abu Dhabi, “UAE National Day Exhibition” Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2018 Sorbonne University-Abu Dhabi, “Zayed and his Legacy”, Abu Dhabi, UAE;
2018 Gallery 76 DIAC, “63rd Members Exhibition”, Dubai, UAE;
2018 Ahmedia Art Gallery, “Heart of Heritage”, Dubai, UAE;
2018 Gallery 76 DIAC, “Celebrating Ramadan”, Dubai, UAE;
2018 One and Only Royal Mirage Hotel, “Press for Progress”, Dubai, UAE;
2018 The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah, “RAK Fine Arts Festival”, Ras Al Khaima, UAE;
2017, Gallery 76 DIAC, “62nd Members Exhibition”, Dubai, UAE;
2017 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, La Parrilla Restaurant, “Art Unity”, Dubai, UAE;
2017 Teatro de la Ciudad, “Fine Arts End of the Year Exhibition” La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico;
2009 Colegio de Jalisco “Celebrating Freedom From Addictions”, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico;
2008 Eusebio Francisco Kino Gallery, “Bidimension,Cuerpo y Cotidianidad” Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico;
2008 Rabid Rabbits Gallery, “Sacred Spaces” Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico;
2008 Centro Cultural Axixic, “Day of the Dead” Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico;
2008 Public Art installation Book fair, “Leer para Crecer”, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico;
2008 Colegio de Jalisco “Celebrating Freedom from Addictions”, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico;
2008 Familia #Public Art Riqui-Ran Child Center. La Pax Baja California Sur, Mexico. Donated 2017

hortlisted for The Art Circle Award in January 2024
Nominated for The Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship 2022 and 2023.