About Alexa Meade
Alexa Meade is an award-winning artist celebrated for her work that makes real humans and three-dimensional spaces appear to be two-dimensional paintings. The New York Times has called her art "lushly hypnotic."
Among Alexa’s portrait subjects is Ariana Grande who she body painted for the iconic “God is a Woman” music video with over 400 million views, and according to ELLE, “broke the internet.”
Alexa is a TED Speaker and has lectured at Apple, Stanford, and Princeton. She has held the position of Artist-in-Residence at The World Trade Center, Google, and The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Her art has been exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery, Art Basel, and the Grand Palais in Paris. Alexa’s work has been auctioned at Sotheby’s and at The World Economic Forum in Davos, where Snoop Dogg placed the winning bid. Her work has been on billboards from Times Square to Tokyo and even on a SpaceX rocket orbiting the Earth.
As the Founder & CEO of Wonderland Dreams, Alexa took over a former Best Buy on Fifth Avenue and turned it into her solo exhibit that had over 100,000 visitors. Alexa is a LEGO Master Builder and she has been commissioned by Adidas during Coachella, Meta at Cannes Lions, BMW for their launch in China, Apple at their Fifth Avenue flagship store, and The City Beverly Hills for a solo exhibition on Rodeo Drive.
Honored with the "Disruptive Innovation Award" by The Tribeca Film Festival, Alexa’s trailblazing work is shaping art history. She has been recognized by Google Arts & Culture for embodying the spirit of Frida Kahlo, one of history’s most groundbreaking female artists. As a notable American figure, Alexa has been invited to The White House by several Presidents.
Blueprint Installation painted by Alexa Meade
Double Take self-portrait by Alexa Meade
TED Speaker Alexa Meade giving a Talk
Broadway Costume Designer Emilio Sosa painted by Alexa Meade - Photo by Mike Monaghan
A Non-Traditional Career Path
A self-taught artist, Alexa originally started her career in politics, working as a press aide for the 2008 Obama Campaign. In 2009, while finishing her degree in political science, Alexa Meade had an idea for an art project: what would it look like if she put black paint down on top of shadows? This question took her down a rabbit hole of experiments with painting on and people and objects that led her to develop an optical illusion for turning three-dimensional spaces into what appeared to be two-dimensional paintings. Since then, it has led her to some very unexpected places.
Alexa is a TED Speaker and has lectured at Apple, Google, Stanford, Princeton, and The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. View her public speaking page for more information.
Critical Acclaim
“Paint us into her canvas”
“Instantly recognisable”
“Fearlessness”
“Badass Woman”
“Striking, Empowering”
“Oohed & Ahhed”
“Boundary-pushing”
“A rapt audience”
“Watch her work her magic”
“Parades of exclamation points”
“Broke the internet”
“Spectacular”
“Mesmerizing”
“Lushly hypnotic”
“Most Iconic”
“She’s so incredible”
“One-of-her-kind”
About the Team
Alexa works closely with a dedicated core team and expands her crew based on the scope of each project. As the Founder & CEO of Wonderland Dreams, Alexa scaled up the company to 46 employees.
Many of Alexa’s employees have a personal art practice and create gorgeous, inspiring art outside of work. Please, take your time getting to know their art.
Kerry Barber, Chief of Staff & Director of Operations
Also known as "Captain Business," Kerry has been an integral part of the Alexa Meade team since 2018. Based in LA, she moved to NYC with the team for over a year to manage the Wonderland Dreams exhibit. During this time, she coordinated the exhibit's financial and legal operations, which attracted over 100,000 visitors, and led HR and logistics for a team of 46 people.
Kerry has modeled for Alexa’s work, along with her family and her dog Buffalo. Kerry also created the Vibe Guide, a team-building ethos that underscores her belief that “our mission is to create something wildly inspiring, and that starts with building an incredible team.”
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Ashley Murnane-Snively, Director of Production
Ashley has been a key member of Alexa Meade’s team since 2016. Over the years, she has traveled the globe alongside Alexa, producing projects in Brazil, China, France, and beyond. Ashley has been on set for all major productions, from the award-winning short film Color of Reality to the iconic painting of Ariana Grande in a pool of milk.
In addition to being a pivotal behind-the-scenes force, Ashley has been painted by Alexa a dozen times, including for global brands like Meta.
Outside of her work with Alexa, Ashley is a freelance Event Producer and Art Director. Her personal passion for photography has also cemented her place in the instant film community -- where alongside making her own work, she hosts monthly instant film walks in Los Angeles.
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Chris Stewart, Director of Exhibitions
Chris has been an essential part of Alexa Meade’s team since 2018. He relocated to NYC for a year to oversee the east coast studio and the Wonderland Dreams exhibit. His expertise in exhibition management played a key role in the success of the exhibit.
Chris’s work with Alexa has taken him around the globe, where he has contributed to numerous projects while also being painted by Alexa in a variety of styles.
Outside of his work with Alexa, he continues to develop his own practice. Chris creates stunning paintings in both oil and gouache.
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Instagram: @chris_stwrt
Cristiano Quieti, Senior Business Advisor
Cristiano served as the Senior Business Advisor for Alexa’s Wonderland Dreams exhibit in NYC and played a pivotal role in optimizing every operational facet of the exhibit. His expertise spanned from strategic planning to marketing strategy, ensuring the exhibit’s success from multiple angles.
With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Cristiano has held leadership roles in some of the world’s most renowned retail and luxury fashion brands, including being CEO at Diesel and John Varvatos and being in senior leadership at Kate Spade and Coach. Cristiano is also a Board Member at Arcadia Earth, a sustainability-focused immersive storytelling agency.
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Scarlett Dare, Production Manager
Scarlett joined Alexa Meade’s team in 2019 and has been a crucial part of both Wonderland Dreams exhibit productions in New York City. As Production Manager, she ensures the smooth execution of Alexa’s immersive art experiences.
Beyond her work with Alexa, Scarlett is a skilled fine woodworker and the owner of Studio Goodbye, dedicated to creating sustainable, creative furniture. Her craftsmanship and passion for eco-friendly design make her a unique force in both the art and design worlds.
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Paul Juno, Studio Manager
Paul has been part of Alexa Meade’s team since 2018, serving as the Studio Manager. He has traveled internationally for Alexa’s projects, including being painted in China for the launch of BMW's new model in the Asian market.
In addition to his work with Alexa, Paul is an in-demand muralist. His vibrant art can be seen throughout Los Angeles, gracing buildings, electrical boxes, and more, making him a prominent figure in the city’s street art scene.
Instagram: @pauljunoart
Mikey Monaghan, Director of Digital Content
Mikey is a skilled photographer who has been capturing Alexa Meade’s art and personal projects since 2019. His photography showcasing Alexa’s art has graced billboards in Times Square and window displays on Fifth Avenue, as well as documenting her painted portrait series of Tony Award-winning actors.
Blending his passion for monster movies, anime, music, light, cinema, travel and people, Mikey crafts his photography with a distinct style and vision that is uniquely his own. He also has an extensive collection of monster action figures and runs Mike's Monsters, dedicated to toy photography.
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Instagram: @mike_monaghan
Ebony Roches, Box Office Manager
Ebony Roches became a member of the Wonderland Dreams team in 2022 as the Box Office Manager. She excelled in representing the exhibit with enthusiasm and skill while overseeing the Ambassadors. Known for her radiant positivity, Ebony and her daughter Malanee were painted in a special art piece created by Alexa Meade.
Ruby June, Photographer
Ruby has collaborated with Alexa since 2018, creating a series of dreamy self-portraits in Alexa’s Wonderland exhibits. Ruby has also been painted by Alexa several times and had her portrait photography displayed up to 12 feet tall on Fifth Avenue.
Ruby June is a visionary photographer with clients including Apple, Google, Betsey Johnson, and Victoria’s Secret Pink. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, and NYLON. Known for her surrealist style, she has directed music videos, collaborating with Amandla Stenberg and Tove Lo. Her artistry blends surrealism with everyday moments, making her a standout in the artistic community.
Instagram: @rubyjune
Jean Caceros, Community Manager
Jean has worked with Alexa Meade and her Wonderland Dreams exhibit since 2023, managing social media and content creation. Based in NYC, Jean also brings his skills as a 3D animator and video editor to the team. His wide ranging expertise helps connect and engage the community with Alexa’s art.
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Adrian Richardson, Brand Ambassador, Model/Performance Artist
Adrian Richardson became a Brand Ambassador at Wonderland Dreams in 2022. His talents as a live painted model and movement artist were soon recognized, leading to his featured roles in numerous paintings by Alexa Meade, including in Times Square.
Instagram: @adri_mess
Alex Cabrejos, Brand Manager and Studio Painter
Alex joined the Wonderland Dreams team in 2022, starting as a studio painter and playing a key role in production. She subsequently grew into a managerial position during the exhibit's run. Alex was also featured in a painted portrait by Alexa Meade during her residency at The World Trade Center.
In addition to her work with Alexa, Alex serves as a VIC manager at a luxury retail brand, balancing her career with a passion for drawing and writing.
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Alexa Meyer, Web Designer
Alexa Meyer is the creative force behind web designs for Alexa Meade and Wonderland Dreams. She is the founder and director of I AM Creative Studio, a boutique branding and marketing agency whose primary focus is to tackle the digital world. With a passion for seamlessly blending innovation and design, I AM Creative helps brands tell their stories in meaningful and impactful ways.
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Chelsey Blackmon, Video Editor
Chelsey Blackmon is a freelance video editor based in New York City with a passion for storytelling and uncovering the uniquely human moments in every project. Whether it’s a high-energy commercial, a branded content piece, or a visual narrative that needs just the right touch, I thrive on bringing stories to life through thoughtful editing.
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Alexa Meade living paintings videos edited by Chelsey Blackmon
“Ruby in Wonderland Dreams.” Ruby June painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Rachel Klein.
“Color of Reality.” Collaboration with movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck painted by Alexa Meade, produced by Kalie Acheson, filmed by Kyle Stryker and Abbey Sacks.
Zach King painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Emilia Aghamirzai.
Ariana Grande in “God is a Woman.” Music video directed by Dave Meyers. Art by Alexa Meade and Sheila Vand.
“World Trade Center Artist-in-Residence.” Alex Cabrejos painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Evan Carter.
“TED Talk.”
“Canne Lions.” Ashley Snively painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by George Lange.
David Blaine painted underwater and as street art by Alexa Meade.
“A Street Art Proposal.” Dan Levine and Cristina Cordoba painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Jennifer Pearl.
“The Queen of Hearts in Wonderland Dreams.” Shelli Lether painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Rachel Klein.
“Bjarke Ingels.” Painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Alfredo Chiarappa.
“Adidas Sports Club.” Installation at Coachella painted by Alexa Meade.
“Frida and I.” Collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and Alexa Meade, filmed by Van Black.
“Alexa // Sheila live performance in Zurich.” Collaboration with Sheila Vand and Alexa Meade, filmed by David Branson and CorpMedia.
“Times Square Billboard.” Collaboration Alli Harvard and Alexa Meade.
“Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Awards.”
“Rodeo Drive solo exhibition Immersed in Wonderland.” Collaboration with the City of Beverly Hills and Alexa Meade, filmed by Rob Wadleigh.
“Wonderland Dreams on Fifth Avenue.” Solo exhibition by Alexa Meade, filmed by Amilcar Navarro and Jay Gocke.
“Broadway Night at Wonderland Dreams.” Broadway actors Brian Stokes Mitchell, Eden Espinosa, and Hailee Kaleem Wright painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Em Wallace.
“Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Artist-in-Residence.” Physicists Laurent Friedl and Lauren Hayworth painted by Alexa Meade.
“Art Basel Meade Museum on Lincoln Road.” Erika Friejo painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Lulo Rivero.
“Brookfield Properties Arts and Culture.” B. Justine Jaime painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Jeff Prosser.
“The Embrace of Morning.” Written and Directed by Amyra León, painted by Alexa Meade, filmed by Evan Carter.
“Studio Sessions.” Models Walter Russell III, Vincent Little Hat, Ebony Roches, Noel Batiste, Alli Harvard, Roahn Hylton, Chris Stewart, Adrian Richardson, Amber Ruffin, Gus Birney, Gary Getz, Melissa Becraft, and Jonalyn Saxer.
Other projects featured: Mini Cooper in Tokyo, Desigual, Korean Development Bank, The United Nations building installation, DETAILS magazine collaboration with Lacey, Buick in China, Maurice Lacroix, 29Rooms, LEGO, Palacio de Hierro.
