Pfaff, Alex

Alex Pfaff was born 1961 in Switzerland. He predominantly paints in acrylic on canvas and ink on paper. He is self-taught, passionate, ambitious and has a committed eye to detail and precision. Alex immigrated to Canada in 1995 and owned and operated SwissAlexBakery in MB. Creating wedding cakes, European bread and pastries. In 2004, Alex chose Halifax, NS, as his home. He is intrigued by its nature and inspired by the people from around the world. In 2014 his painting career took off and since then, he has participated in many solo shows, group shows, and has self-published two coloring books with his ink drawings, which found many coloring book lovers. His art work is quickly becoming well recognized and sought after. Alex's art is in private collections in Canada and around the world.

Artist Statement

It was always my dream to come to Canada and live close to nature and wildlife. I was drawn to its history and the possibilities of life in such a large country.  In Switzerland, at the age of 18, I started to experiment with all kinds of materials and colors to make art. Then life and work led me to create scrumptious food and its Beauti! Finally, years later during the Canadian winter 2014, I started painting again, feeling connected to an inner world that needed to be expressed and the paintings came, one after another.  My introduction to the native people, their culture and different art styles, my own life experiences incl. collecting art has shaped my work. Vibrant colors with clear lines and combinations of forms and shapes, communicates the ever-developing and changing nature of the beautiful world in and around us. Light plays an important role in creating contrasts with an object. I enjoy how far I can go with the brush, the colours, powerful lines and exploring the possibilities of surprising those who are drawn to My Art.