Alexis Rose DiMauro
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Hi! I’m Alexis Rose DiMauro, a 26-year-old artist who uses acrylic and watercolor painting as a way to understand myself, my mental health, and everything else that comes with being human. I studied at Delaware College of Art and Design (now defunct) for two years, but went down other paths when my alcoholism and addiction got the best of me. Recovery’s been a long, winding road—but making art again has helped me reconnect with who I used to be and who I’m becoming, giving me hope for my future.
I would describe my paintings as spontaneous and visceral, yet deliberate in color choice and rhythm. I use dueling colors, shapes, and textures to appeal visually to the viewer while allowing me to weave my own feelings, thoughts, or stories throughout my pieces. Some of my work feels dark, moody, or outright depressing, while others feel airy, colorful, and hopeful. My paintings are akin to journaling- they provide a resource for me to unpack feelings and understand where I was emotionally on a given day. My work has become therapeutic to me, holding space for me to heal loudly and without shame.
My artwork has become more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way to fight for myself and rediscover the parts of me that addiction tried to erase. If something I make resonates with someone else or makes them feel less alone, that means everything.
The Lies We Tell
The Lies We Tell” This piece is a way of unpacking the lies told throughout addiction. It features the words “spread disease, sell yourself, hurt people” obscured under layers of darkness, and further obstructed with the phrase “lie about it” The cobweb symbolizes time passing, with these secrets still left untold. These phrases are deeply personal, illustrating secrets uncovered in my own recovery, that are for the first time seeing the light of day.**“
Acrylic on canvas
Whine
This painting is a visual representation of addiction. It features a transparent teal bottle, lying on its side spilling blood red liquid onto the table beneath. All around the bottle are red tally marks, symbolizing being stuck at that same table for days on end. This painting is a recreation of a similar painting I made my first time in rehab, unpacking a way of life I had been stuck in for years.
Acrylic on canvas
Sick
This work was created during a time of deep emotional turmoil. I never thought I would show it to anyone, as it is deeply personal and somewhat humiliating. The text reads “so sick of being so sick”, with bleeding red lines against a black smoky background that mimic the appearance of self-inflicted wounds on a person’s skin.
Acrylic and watercolor on canvas
