Alex Cave
Having trained in animation at the Royal College of Art, London and trained in and taught illustration at Brighton University, Alex Cave's work is both technically adept as well as quirky and witty.
He takes the themes of landscape and figure and using what he refers to as 'combinatronics art' carefully constructs people from their surroundings.
This mathematical approach, centering around the study of finite and countable discrete sets, allows him new ways of responding and configuring object arrangements in his work.
In 2010 Alex was awarded Artist in Residence at the Andrew James Gallery in Shanghai, China.
His work is held in private and public collections including those of MTV and the French TV channel Canal +.
Selected Exhibitions:
2010
Andrew James Gallery, Shanghai, China, Group Show & Artist in Residence
Medici Gallery, London, Summer Exhibition
Vyner Street Gallery, London, Urban Code
Base Gallery, Maynard Leigh Associates, London, Solo Show
Brick Lane Gallery, London, Irresistible Force
AAF, London & Brussels
2009
Flowers Gallery, London, Small is Beautiful XXVII
Sheridan Russell Gallery, London, Spring & Christmas Show
AAF, London
2008
The National Art Open Competition, Chichester
AAF Bristol & London
2007
Enid Lawson Gallery, London, Opening Show
AAF Bristol & London
2006
Park Lane Fine Art, Surrey
Queen Street Gallery, Hampshire, Electric Eclectic
Dulwich Art Fair, London
AAF Bristol & London
Residencies & Awards:
2010 Awarded Artist in Residence, Andrew James Art Gallery, Shanghai, China
1995-2000 Films selected for London Film Festival, Stuttgart Film Festival & Edinburgh Film Festival
1995 Awarded First Prize, One Minute Animation, Royal College of Art, London
1993 Awarded First Prize, Book Illustration Project, Brighton University