Please meet Ms. Alexia Coppini

Greeting us weren't only the alluring smells flying out of Franks, but a rather enticing surprise. A number of easels and stools have been set in front of the perfumery. All to exhibit some pieces painted by Alexia Coppini.

Dark shades seem to predominate her displayed works. The rough seas and delicate brush touches seem to merge together, thus creating a brilliant mixture of daunting colours, which in turn give the paintings an evoking aura.

As we walk closer to the paintings, Alexia abruptly walks up to us... She asks us which pieces we like best and as we point at one gorgeous painting, she starts explaining what we're staring at. The painting assumes a character of its own, drawn from the passion with which she speaks of it. 

She then explains that the paintings are all in oil, generally on canvas, bar a couple of pleasant surprises - one of which is our absolute favourite, painted on rough pieces of wood. Another very interesting medium she opts for is a tin sheet, which acts as an incredibly appropriate backdrop to the dark skies and the angry sea whispering dark thoughts to each other.

We urge those interested in arts (and also those who are not!) to pop by The Plaza and have a look by themselves... The rough seas she depicts will take you down with them.

Ms. Coppini will be displaying her masterpieces at The Plaza until the 24th of December 2011.