Purple Twist

About Purple Twist

This stunning grand contemporary wall sculpture is by Alexander Caldwell. The large, twisted horizontal cylinder is forged from stainless steel and spans an impressive 243 cm. (96 inches ) long. Painted in a glossy bright purple, the brilliant colour accentuates the simple, minimalist pop art form. Caldwell is known for his inspired colour palette often using industrial paints applied in several layers to ensure that the finish of each piece is flawless. The Calgary-based artist often works in large-scale outdoor pieces and recently has completed several international commissions.

“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.