Green Open Circuit

About Green Open Circuit

At once imposing and eye-catching, this contemporary tall sculpture in bright lime green was created by Alexander Caldwell. The Calgary-based artist has garnered an international reputation for his inspired vivid colour palette that accentuates the minimalist, pop art shape of his stainless-steel pieces. This floor sculpture features what appears to be a continuous loop; the undulating curve of the cylinder emulates a keyhole design. Caldwell is known for the immaculate finish of his work as he applies several layers of industrial paints that provide a shiny reflective surface.
“… 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

“Whether seeming to levitate against a wall or hover off a plinth, Caldwell’s sculptures become a skillful play on visual surprise and pleasure.” Winsor Gallery

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.