Alexa West

Alexa West, photo courtesy of the artist

Alexa West is an artist and choreographer based in New York City. Her research examines the materials and spaces that influence human motion to illustrate the hilarious and absurd conditions that frame our collective embodiment. Her work is presented between gallery and performance spaces and collaborates with performers.

West studied in the professional training program at the Martha Graham School before receiving her BFA from the Cooper Union. Her work has been presented in New York City and Houston, Texas. West was an artist in residence at Chez Bushwick and Otion Front in Brooklyn, NY. She is currently an MFA candidate at Bard College, Milton Avery School of the Arts.

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