Blue Chain

About Blue Chain

This large glossy blue contemporary sculpture was created by Alexander Caldwell. The Calgary artist has garnered an international reputation for creating superbly crafted, unique pieces. He is known for his inspired colour palette and the simple, dynamic form of his work—this sculpture has three chain links standing upright. Caldwell selects vivid colours that accentuate the minimalist form. Several coats of industrial paint are applied over time to yield a perfect reflective finish.

“… 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.