ALEXANDRA MERKER Abstract Painting, oil on cardboard, no apparent inscriptions, subject shows an abstract expressionist representation of a moon and sun against a blue splattered background. Measures approx 15 x 22 in. Alexandra MERKER (American, 1920 – 2009) was an artist work in the mid 20th century and studied all the plastic art mediums at the Art Students League in NYC of which she was a lifetime member. She painted throughout the world and was exhibited both Nationally and Internationally. She represented in the US during the Festival International de Peinture in France; Galleria San Marco in Rome; and the Riverside Museum in NYC among others. She has lectured, taught, and organized International, National and local Art Exhibitions. She was the former president of Lithuanian Artists of Greater N.Y., the former vice-president and treasurer of Modern Artists Guild, as well as the Bergen Community Museum. She was also a Charter Member of the North Jersey Cultural Council. She is listed in the Lithuanian Encyclopedia