Algae 3

About Algae 3

Alexander Caldwell creates uniquely pop art-inspired contemporary sculptures. He has acquired an international reputation for creating playful pieces whose minimalist form is amplified by bold colours. This indoor stainless-steel sculpture coated in lime green paint features a series of spheres in various sizes--bubbles connected to one another. The Calgary artist often finds inspiration for his shapes in nature. Caldwell is known for his superb craftsmanship—the glossy smooth finish of each piece is flawless, the result of layers of industrial paint.

“… The colour that transforms the industrial origins of my materials has become so important to the simpler shapes of my new work that it’s as if the metal has become an armature for the paint. “ Alexander Caldwell

Alexander Caldwell was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. He studied with Artist Katie Ohe at Alberta College of Art (now called The Alberta University of the Arts) graduating in 1985. He established Alexander Caldwell Design Ltd, in a warehouse that he converted into a studio and foundry. His work has been exhibited in Calgary, Miami, Chicago, Scotland, and Switzerland. It is widely collected in both private and private collections throughout Canada and internationally including the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Disney Tokyo, the W Hotel Korea, and Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts. Caldwell lives and works in Calgary.