Biography
Alexei Vella (b. Tal-Pietà, Malta, 1983) is an award winning interdisciplinary artist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada, with clients throughout Canada, Europe and the United States.
He specializes in creating images that are striking and complex, sensual yet undeniably intellectually involving. In order to achieve this unique look, Vella employs a complex colour palette, an eclectic application of graphics and texture, and a sophisticated use of antiquated surfaces.
He received a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interpretive Illustration from Sheridan College and an Interdisciplinary MFA from OCAD University.
Awards/Publications/Recognition:
American Illustration 26 - ‘Selected’
American Illustration 27 - ‘Selected’
American Illustration 28 - ‘Selected’
Creative Quarterly 8
Creative Quarterly 12
Creative Quarterly Best of '07 - Hon. Mention
CMYK: Call For Aspiring Creatives 43
Applied Arts Illustration Awards 17
Applied Arts Illustration Awards 18
Applied Arts Illustration Awards 19
Applied Arts Student Awards
3×3 Illustration Annual 6 - Pro Show
3×3 Illustration Annual 7 - Pro Show
3×3 Illustration Annual 4 - Student Show
Clients:
Variety Magazine
Mother Jones
The Globe And Mail
DimeStore Films
Shatterglass Studios
Isthmus Magazine
Brick Weekly
Las Vegas CityLife
San Francisco Chronicle
Education Canada
HOW Magazine
Wired UK Magazine
Macworld Magazine
Canadian Lawyer
4Students
Alberta Oil
Alberta Venture
This Magazine
Plansponsor Magazine
Benefits Canada
Shameless Magazine
Polaris Music Prize
Canadian Business
Maisonneuve Magazine
Grip Magazine
Golf Business Magazine
Canadian Family
Foodservice & Hospitality Magazine
ON Nature Magazine
Seattle Metropolitan
