Advising and Investing in Transformative Leaders
Advising and Investing in Transformative Leaders
Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 24 in.
Alex Scott was born in 1987 and is a Chicago native. Known for his use of reduced forms and flat, bright colors, Scott’s fresh, direct approach appeals to our human yearning for simplicity and the nostalgia of childhood.
“When I look at my pictures, and when other people look at my pictures, that is when I’m inspired. I’m inspired to help others, the studio, different things, and doing collaboration. I love making art.”
Scott’s work is inspired by the alphabet, books and other language-learning tools found in the studio. His tools of choice are markers, oil pastels, paint, and colored pencils.
“My favorite things that I draw are [the] sun, clouds, grass, hippos, dolls, characters, people, birds, mice, skeleton woodpecker, a wiener dog, hippo, a spotted dog. People like that I do different things.”
Since joining the studio, Scott’s work has been featured in galleries and exhibitions including his solo show titled “Summer Things” in 2014. More recently, Scott was featured in Circle Contemporary’s exhibition “The Beasts”, as well as the continuation of that exhibition at The Other Art Fair located at MANA Contemporary in September 2018.
“I make art because I want to be happy. I would rather make art than do anything.”
Exhibitions
Chicago Studio Award Show: Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL 2017
October Artist of the Month: Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL 2017
Et Tu, Art Brut: Andrew Edlin Gallery, New York, NY 2017
TMC Billboard Installation: 1921 S. Desplaines 2018
The Beasts: Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL 2018
In Good Company: Chicago Cultural Center 2019
For more information on Alex, please visit here: artsoflife.org/artist/alex-scott/