ALEXANDER ROKOFF
is a contemporary oil painter living on the Big Island of Hawai'i. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he worked under various artists and became fluent in multiple two and three-dimensional disciplines. This path led to a painting style that is both sculptural and painterly. Rokoff's central focus has always been on the natural world. It is here that he explores the language of light and atmosphere and creates imagery that is evocative and timeless.
Rokoff's works have been exhibited in Beverly Hills, New York City, Paris, Santa Fe, Taos, and across Central and South America. Rokoff's works have appeared in John Carpenter's film Vampires as well as the TV series Portlandia and Grimm. Rokoff spent two years apprenticing in Norway and France with world-renowned figurative painter Odd Nerdrum. In 2003, driven to pass on the timeless techniques he had learned, and some that he had created, Alexander launched Rokoff Studio, an oil painting school in Portland, Oregon. Rokoff Studio was mentioned in the Huffington Post as one of three places to study representational painting on the West Coast. In 2012, Alexander was one of five recipients of the Calligram Falcon Fellowship.
In 2014, Alexander visited Hawai’i and was captivated by the people and the beauty of the Big Island. Before the end of his stay, he had painted a new body of work and knew that he would return to live on the island. Just a few short years later Alexander relocated his home and Rokoff Studio to the Island of Hawai’i.
ROKOFF STUDIO
In January 2021, Alexander and his wife Camille opened Rokoff Studio & Art Gallery, a brick-and-mortar space in the heart of downtown Kona, Hawai`i. The gallery exclusively features original oil paintings by Alexander Rokoff, with subject matter that honors the depth, beauty, and spirit of life. From expansive Hawai`ian landscapes to expressive animal portraits, each work is rooted in craftsmanship, storytelling, and visual resonance.
The gallery offers both ready-to-collect originals and the opportunity to commission custom pieces tailored to your vision. Whether you're drawn to an existing piece or imagining a one-of-a-kind painting, we're here to guide you through a meaningful experience of acquiring a lasting work of art.
CAMILLE ROKOFF
Camille Rokoff is the Gallery Director of Rokoff Studio, where she works closely with collectors and designers to help them find paintings they’ll truly love.
She believes building an art collection should be a joyful experience, one that feels connected to the story of your space. Whether you’re choosing from the available works or beginning a custom piece, Camille guides the process in a way that feels easy, thoughtful, and tailored to you.
With a close understanding of Alexander’s work and a genuine love for connecting people with the right painting, she creates an experience that feels welcoming and helps you bring something meaningful into your home.
