Alexander James Hamilton
Alexander James Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 December, 1967 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | His figurative works in the medium of water |
| Website | www |
Alexander James Hamilton (born 2 December, 1967) is a British contemporary environmental artist best known for his figurative works in the medium of water.[1][2]
Career
James' work is noted for its intricate compositions that are submerged in large volumes of purified water, which are then photographed as still life images which many regard retain the clarity of fine art paintings (Thames & Hudson).[3] James works with controlling subtle distortions and reflections caused by the movement of water, also known as controlling liquid mechanics.[4] He is a photographic purist, with underwater scenes documented only by analogue camera, without any post-production or digital editing.[5]
James is internationally renowned with a career spanning three decades with solo exhibitions in London, New York, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, among other locations.[6][7] His works are held in museums, galleries and private collections all over the world, including Davis Lisboa Museum.[8][9]
In 1990, James established the Distil Ennui Studio from where he showcases his work.[10] In 2012 his culture-driven work saw him re-locate an entire art production to Moscow to the historic Red October chocolate factory (originally a chocolate factory - now the centre of contemporary art in Moscow) to launch his exhibition Rastvorennaya Pechal[11] which became the biggest exhibition to be held at the iconic Triumph Gallery since Damien Hirst.[12] In 2015, his Oil + Water project was shortlisted for ‘Environmental photographer of the year 2015’ award.[13]
In 2018, James donated a huge collection of his artworks to raise fund for a plastic recycling facility based in Maldives.[14]
References
- ^ Charlotte Simmonds,"The underwater photography of Alexander James". newstatesman.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Paul Carey-Kent,"Alexander James Hamilton: Art Into Action Into Art". fadmagazine.com. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Michael Petry,"Nature Morte Contemporary Artists Reinvigorate the Still-Life Tradition". thamesandhudsonusa.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Jeff Campagna,"In the Freezing Cold of Siberia, One Photographer Sought to Mix Oil and Water". smithsonianmag.com. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Bob Chaundy,"Alexander James - Intersection". huffingtonpost.co.uk. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Exhibits". themoscowtimes.com. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Paul Carey-Kent,"ALL ICONS ARE FALSE: THE NEW EXHIBITION BY BRITISH ARTIST ALEXANDER JAMES, 19 – 30 MAY". russianartandculture.com. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Alexander James: Intersection, London". aestheticamagazine.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "The watery world of Alexander James". four-magazine.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Meet Alexander James Hamilton of Distil Ennui Studio". voyagela.com. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Alexander James. Rastvorennaya Pechal". wsimag.com. 4 April 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ D. Garrison Golubock,"Alexander James Moves to Moscow (Video)". themoscowtimes.com. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Oil + Water exploring enthalpy of fusion is shortlisted for Environmental photographer of the year award 2015". distilennui.com. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "British artist Alexander donates artworks to fund plastic recycling facility in Maldives". maldives.net.mv. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
External links
Category:Living people Category:1967 births Category:English artists Category:British photographers Category:Contemporary artists Category:Contemporary painters