Alexandria Deters
(b.1992, San Jose, CA) Deters is a Bronx, New York based artist, writer, archivist, and fine art appraiser. In 2016 she graduated with a MA in American Fine and Decorative Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, NY. She first began her embroidery practice in 2010 at San Francisco State University, where she received her BA in Art History and Women and Gender Studies(2015). In 2021she completed the Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program (CASP) at the Appraisal Institute of America (AAA), NY; and is a recognized Associate Candidate of the AAA.
Deters uses the medium of embroidery as a form of meditation. Her practice is deeply rooted in consent and with her own struggles with body positivity and her continual research on queer and erotic art. Recent Solo exhibitions: Prophet of the Month, The Locker Room, Brooklyn, NY (2022); Gonzalez: ‘Yes dear I’m here.’ (A Primary Document, 9/11), La MaMa Galleria Window, NY, NY. Recent Group exhibitions include: Spring/Break Art Show, NY, NY (2023, 2022, 2021); Outsider Art Fair, NY, NY (2024, 2023) and Contact, Adhesion and Rupture - Christoper Cascio, James Concannon and Alexandria Deters, curated by Bill Arning, Bill Arning Exhibitions, Kinderhook, NY (2023).
Recent News
March 2 - 24, 2024
Every Woman Biennial
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Opening reception: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Where: La MaMa Galleria, 47 Great Jones Street NYC
Dates: March 2nd - 24th 2024
OAF 2024 Press
March 4, 2024
OAF 2024 Press
March 1, 2024
Gothamist
The Outsider Art Fair is back in Chelsea for its 32nd edition
By Scott Lynch
Alexandria Deters with her embroidered portraits of terrible spiritual leaders
Photo by Scott Lynch for Gothamist
Collaborative works on view
February 23–May 24, 2024
In 2020, I was honored by the talented artist Anna Parisi to help her in her vision of for a work. I was able to help collaborate and make her vision come to life.
Her work is important and I am lucky to have been able to work with her and assist her in the creation of Caught in the Act, 2020, with my embroidery and being a part of the video work.
Le’Andra LeSeur and Anna Parisi: Bearing Witness
Visual Arts Center of NJ
Mitzi and Warren Eisenberg Gallery
February 23–May 24, 2024
Anna Parisi, Caught in the Act, 2020, video still. Courtesy of the artist.