abstract art painter in texas
MAOF (Maria Alejandra Ochoa Ferrer) is a Venezuelan Spanish American abstract painter based in North Texas.
Early in career, Alejandra lived in Madrid, Spain where she worked as an architect. In 2012, she moved to the USA starting her journey as a painter, after pursuing art studies in Collin College and The Art Students League of New York. Art and painting have been constant inspirations in her life. She is focused on large scale formats, where she discovered the freedom of the expression. Her works are displayed in the USA, UK, Spain, Sweden, and Venezuela.
“My work is inspired by nature, imaginary places, and my personal interaction with the world. My composition is based on movement, energetic brush marks, freedom, layers, and the use of a dynamic palette. The dynamism of the expression is reflected in the process, where the large canvas can change constantly during its journey between the floor and the wall”.
From Venezuelan roots to Texas skies: the journey of an abstract art painter in Texas blending colour, light and large-scale canvases
WORK EXPERIENCE
- MAOF Art 2019 – Current. Artist. Abstract Painter – Texas
- CISCO SYSTEMS. 2013 – Current. Workplace Team Lead – Texas
- QUANTO ARQUITECTURA (Spain). 2009 – 2012. . Director of Consultancy Services
- Cushman & Wakefield (Spain). 2008-2009. Senior Architect – Consultant & PM
- Colliers (Spain). 2005-2008. Senior Architect – Consultant & Project Manager
- 3G OFFICE (Spain). 1999-2005. Senior Architect – Project Manager
- RML Architects (Venezuela). 1997-1999. Architect
See Available Works
Browse a curated selection of work—from museum-framed small-format studies to large-scale canvases—available online or by private appointment at the Allen studio.
EDUCATION
- Abstraction: Inspiration & Development of Ideas. The Art Student League of New York. 2020-Current
- Painting. Community college system in Collin County, TX
- MSc. Project Management. Chamber of Commerce of Madrid.
- MSc. Intelligent Buildings and Sustainability. Madrid Polytechnic University – UPM.
- BSc. Architecture. Rafael Urdaneta University. Venezuela.
