The Camden Group 2014

Female faces 02 2014 - Camden Group show

The end of January, witnessed a one-night, exhibition of works from a collective of Chelsea MA Fine Art students, housed in a undisclosed, London location - it was an opportunity to see fellow students endeavours, in an alternative context.

The first, of a series of paintings, working with female faces was viewed at this event, more to follow...

Female faces 02 Spider 2014

2014 - New Year studio news

Face series 01 2013

Autumn 2013 saw the start of Alex's postgraduate study (MA Fine Art) at Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of Arts London.
She is critically, 'art theory' engaged (with lectures, inter-disciplinary seminars, extensive tutor and student discussions at Chelsea, and beyond), and her personal, studio practice is being positively challenged. The plethora of input and critique, is creating an exciting time. Several series of works are underway - watch this space! 

2014 The Berlin - London stimulus and work dialogue continues - more to follow this year. 

2014 Alex continues to work at the ICIA, University of Bath as a PT Artist/ Tutor. She is delivering her course: Observations in Painting. 'A platform for you to think and act like a traveller' (The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton).
The spring semester starts on 18th February 2014 - for detailed information please visit https://www.bath.ac.uk/icia/classes/class-visual-arts.php

Wishing everyone a peaceful and fruitful New Year!

A Berlin Summer - August 2013

A visual update from Roberts's one-month studio opportunity at The WYE, Berlin.

Studio 26, INDI, The WYE, Berlin - works in progress.

more to follow...

Artfinder - new works on paper

Check out an edited selection of AR works on paper @artfinder and discover new works from 2013 https://www.artfinder.com/alex-roberts

Documentation from Berlin, January - April 2013

Made in Berlin, Alex Roberts 

Studio 112, open evening, Thursday 28th March 2013

Observations - drawing exercises

Wanderings - painterly experiments, works on paper

Berliners - the ochre series - new paintings

 

Photography credit: Wiebke Maria Wachmann 

Click here to download the full 'Introduction from the artist, January - April 2013'.  English and German copy.

I hoped accepting the 3-month studio residency at Milchhof e.V would be an opportunity to observe, reflect and re-look.

‘A platform for you to think and act like a traveller’ (The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton).

‘”When we go somewhere new, we tend to be more aware of our surroundings. We notice more. We look more closely. We explore. And more often than not, we leave with a memory, or a souvenir of our adventure, typically in the form of a photo or maybe even a drawing. Often we use the opening for pause and reflection, take in the change of scene and enjoy the experience and our surroundings” (Observations in Painting, Alex Roberts 2012). 

Not knowing what my Berlin adventure would involve or lead to, I excitedly packed my kit and was Deutschland-bound!

The only loose task I set myself was to observe and test my drawing; making a decision that any initial surveying would start with paper and pencils.

The outcome of the starting points – a collection of observations shaped through drawings; almost a commentary of ‘lampposts and bins’! These works have been an invaluable exercise. The simple editing approach within the process has led to new developments with three, new painting series underway:

Berliners - the ochre series. A group of smaller paintings, that witnesses people going about their daily lives. Works where the sitters’ characteristics, or compositional scenes hint to a story. The common denominator is the application of the colour yellow.
I have noticed the frequent use of this hue in Berlin’s everyday life. Other planned compositions in the set – two postal workers, people walking by the willow trees along the Urbanhafen and Landwehrkanal.

Evocative, female faces. An assortment and sequence of snapshots that investigates the notion of complete, trusting exposure.
A sentiment that has become apparent to examine, inspired by my time residing in Berlin. Very early starting points are outlined here, but it is clear that the individual close ups will share a light, muted range of tones. 

Wanderings. Weekly, painterly experiments, works on paper that record views, thoughts and daydreams I stumble across.

Berliners Willkommen!  Studio 112 - open evening

Open studio, 7-9pm Thursday 28th March 2013

A chance to see what Alex has been creating.

Studio 112, Milchhof e.V, Schwedter Str. 232-234, Berlin 10435.

For further enquiries please visit www.alexroberts.com

New opportunities 2013...

January 2013

Milchhof e.V., Berlin, 3-month studio residency.

 Contently settling into my new abode and Berlin lifestyle.
Wishing everyone an adventurous 2013!

More to follow...

March 2013
Roberts will be engaged as a PT Art Tutor/ Creative Practitioner at ICIA, 
University of Bath.
Course: Observations in Painting. ‘A platform for you to think and act like a traveller’ 
(The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton)  http://www.bath.ac.uk/icia/home/