Alexa Meade takes an innovative approach to art. Not for her a life of sketching and stretching canvases. Instead, she selects a topic and then paints it--literally. She covers everything in a scene--people, chairs, food, you name it--in a mask of paint that mimics what's below it. In this eye-opening talk Meade shows off photographs of some of the more outlandish results, and shares a new project involving people, paint and milk.

Alexa Meade: Your body is my canvas

Your body is my canvas

Turning everyday objects and people into canvases blurs the line between art and life, inviting viewers to question reality.

Painting on unconventional surfaces like milk challenges the artist to adapt, resulting in unexpectedly elegant creations.

Transforming live subjects into 2D art forms by painting directly on them, creating a visual illusion that challenges perception.