About Alex

Alex Ann Allen is a traveling artist and curator based in South Bend, IN, specializing in portraiture and large-scale geometric color portals that merge abstraction with realism.

Passionate about the transformative power of public art, Alex is recognized for her work with youth, schools, colleges, and libraries, using murals to inspire hope, joy, and creativity in the next generation.

She is the founder and lead curator of Mural Mania, an annual mural festival that brings artists from across the country to her hometown, fostering community engagement through vibrant street art. Driven by a commitment to connection and empowerment, Alex’s work celebrates neighborhood pride and the unifying power of art across America.

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