Lilly Alexandra: How to Stay Sane

Lilly Alexandra - How to Stay Sane, Print on Archival Paper, 2021

Lilly Alexandra is an Auckland-based artist, graphic designer, photographer, party maker, great focaccia maker, and occasional DJ. Her print How to Stay Sane was as she puts it - “Created in a long as f lockdown during the covid pandemic.” Here are a few questions we asked her to share more about Lilly and the work.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Wellington and Auckland.

What inspired this piece?

This piece was inspired by the endless insanity of lockdowns and the pandemic.

What’s your next step?

I have no idea what my next step is! Does anybody really know these days?

We are glad to have this print up in the Manzana office to remind us how to stay sane. Thank you Lilly!

You can support Lilly and Manzana by buying this unique print for $300, or $350 including the custom frame by El Framo generously discounted from $150.