Alexandra Milsom

GIRL WITH PARROT (2011)

2011-11-08T14:39:00.001-08:00

Watercolour, origami paper and ink, 200x155 mm

It has been a looooooong time since I have posted any new works on here- studying has preoccupied most of my creative time. The following two pictures have recently been done in time for a Christmas themed show at Solander Gallery, 218c Willis Street Wellington ...I shall post the full details of this show in the news section.

SISTERS (2011)

2011-11-08T14:31:00.000-08:00

watercolour and origami paper, 200x185mm.

ETSY SHOP - ALEXLMILSOM

2010-12-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

I have finally organised myself to set up shop on Etsy so please visit and have a wee browse, spread the word and perhaps purchase a new gem to add to your collection. Great affordable prices:

http://www.alexlmilsom.etsy.com

Happy Shopping!

STATEMENT

2010-10-20T20:18:00.000-07:00

The Mezzotint is classified as a Drypoint print. The velvet black finish, which is a characteristic of this process, is achieved by the use of a Rocker. The serrated edge of this tool applies a tooth to the plate and when completely rocked it will print black. This preparation of the plate can take a few days, depending on the size of the image and plate. The image is applied by scraping away the rocked surface with a Scraper tool. Chiaroscuro and subtle tonal effects can be achieved with this method.

Editions are kept to a limited amount, to retain the fine details

As a child my late Grandmother told me fairytales that have remained deep in my psyche and instigated a need to vocalise with imagery issues important to me. These images characterise some of the myriad emotions that make us human.

The velvety blackness and intimate scale of the Mezzotint provides an ideal looking glass for this dreamlike world.

THE GARDENER 2010 - A FAMILY PORTRAIT

2010-10-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

Painted Wooden Russian Doll - Gouache and Ink -

A customised gift for my lovely dad.

THE GARDENER 2010 - DETAIL [SISTER AND CHILD]

2010-10-20T20:09:00.001-07:00

Painted Wooden Russian Doll - Gouache and Ink

THE GARDENER 2010 - DETAIL [BROTHER]

2010-10-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

Painted wooden Russian Doll- Gouache and ink

THE GARDENER 2010 - DETAIL [SELF PORTRAIT]

2010-10-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

Painted Wooden Russian doll - Gouache and ink

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

2010-10-13T23:24:00.000-07:00

The Magical, Mundane and the Mystical - Solander Gallery, Wellington New Zealand

3rd - 27th November 2010

I shall be exhibiting with the artists Fleur Williams and Devon Smith. Open to all who wish to come. You can visit the gallery's website for more information at:

www.solandergallery.co.nz

MATER FAMILIA (2010)

2010-09-25T15:06:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint and etching 245x205 mm, from an edition of 10

Welcoming the arrival of my nephew this was executed to mark the special occasion. Kudos to my sister and her husband for creating such a beautiful babe.

MATER FAMILIA STUDY (2010)

2010-09-25T15:01:00.000-07:00

390x340 mm, Gouache and pencil on paper.

UNTITLED (2010)

2010-07-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

Chine Colle 90x70 mm

CONSOLATION (2010)

2010-07-08T12:42:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint 230x210mm, from an edition of 10

CONSOLATION (2010)

2010-05-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

325x330 mm, Gouache, pencil on paper and embossed paper.

EXHIBITION

2010-05-06T05:08:00.001-07:00

MAY 6th-30th

'Within the Looking Glass' - Solo show at the Glasgow Print Studio, shop level.

Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD

Preview: 6-9pm Thursday 6th May

DISQUIETUDE (2010)

2010-05-06T05:04:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint 140x160 mm, from an edition of 10

SILVERBELL (2010)

2010-04-01T14:05:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint and etching 150x150 mm, from an edition of 15

Based upon tales my late grandmother told me as a child, I felt the need to commemorate her life the best way I knew how. 'Silver Bell' and 'The Yellow Ribbon' were my two favourite stories, there were many others but I never tired from hearing her retell these ones to me. They have in affect influenced my artwork greatly. The mezzotint lends itself well in creating an eerie and dark world of caution.

A WALK IN TUNNOCKS PARK (2010)

2010-03-21T03:01:00.000-07:00

200x200 mm, Gouache, Tunnock tea cake and Caramel wafer wrappers, pencil on paper

The goal was to create a work influenced somehow by the humble Tunnock's teacake (A sweet chocolate and meringue biscuit made in Glasgow) A huge fan and devourer of these sweet treats I concocted this little work. I enjoyed the process very much, many teacakes were sacrificed all for a good cause.

UNTITLED (2010)

2010-03-21T03:00:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint and etching 110x110 mm, from an edition of 10

THE YELLOW RIBBON (2010)

2010-03-21T02:57:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint and etching 150x150 mm, from an edition of 15

UNTITLED (2010)

2010-01-30T16:00:00.001-08:00

Mezzotint and etching 110x110 mm, from an edition of 10

THE MANY FACES OF ADAM (2010)

2010-01-30T15:51:00.000-08:00

Mezzotint and etching 297x130 mm, from an edition of 10

DEADLY NIGHTSHADE (2010)

2010-01-30T15:49:00.001-08:00

Mezzotint 297x210 mm, from an edition of 10

When creating this work I was looking at Black widow spiders, Deadly nightshade and toying with the idea of doing a series of works with Retablos/Mexican Votive paintings in mind.

DISQUIETUDE (2010)

2010-01-19T13:46:00.000-08:00

140x165 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

CONFRONTATION (2010)

2010-01-19T13:45:00.001-08:00

200x200 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

CONSPICUOUS (2010)

2010-01-19T13:43:00.001-08:00

200x200 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

CONSTERNATION (2010)

2010-01-19T13:40:00.001-08:00

200x200 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

PROFFER (2009)

2009-12-09T15:18:00.001-08:00

Gouache, embossed paper and pencil on paper

MANSFIELD PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION

2009-10-07T13:07:00.001-07:00

MANSFIELD PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION

2009-10-07T13:03:00.001-07:00

MANSFIELD PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION

2009-10-07T12:52:00.001-07:00

MANSFIELD PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION

2009-10-07T12:49:00.001-07:00

MANSFIELD PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION

2009-10-07T12:46:00.001-07:00

ENCOUNTER (2009)

2009-09-04T01:55:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 140x120 mm, from an edition of 10

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

2009-09-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

I am having a joint show at the Mansfield Park Gallery in Glasgow with Kevin Low from the 3rd-31st of October.

Address: 5 Hyndland Street

G11 5QE, Glasgow

STUDY FOR ANIMOSITY (2008)

2009-09-02T07:25:00.000-07:00

Gouache and pencil on paper

OBLIVIOUS (2009)

2009-09-02T02:03:00.000-07:00

185x185 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

DIVERGENCE (2009)

2009-09-02T02:01:00.000-07:00

185x185 mm Gouache and pencil on paper

OBLIVIOUS (2009)

2009-09-02T02:00:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 125x140 mm, from an edition of 10

DIVERGENCE (2009)

2009-09-02T01:56:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 100x125 mm, from an edition of 10

THE NEW ACQUISITION (2009)

2009-05-22T00:30:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint and etching 105x70 mm, from an edition of 10

APPETENCE (2009)

2009-05-22T00:24:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint 70x120 mm, from an edition of 10

UNTITLED (2009)

2009-05-18T00:50:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint and Etching 120x70 mm, from an edition of 10

JORINGEL'S DREAM (2009)

2009-05-12T12:46:00.001-07:00

Mezzotint 175x220 mm, from an edition of 10

Literally based on the Grimm's Fairy tale Jorinda and Joringel, a tale of two lovers who are separated after a witch turns Jorinda into a Nightengale - very abbreviated version sorry - for a better description you can read it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorinde_and_Joringel

This print depicts the dream Joringel has that spurs him on to find his lost love....

AVIFAUNA (2009)

2009-04-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 70x140 mm, from an edition of 10

UNCERTAINTY (2001)

2009-04-29T13:04:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm edition of 1

NEMESIS (2001)

2009-04-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm edition of 1

CONFRONTATION (2001)

2009-04-29T13:02:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm edition of 1

METAMORPHOSIS (2001)

2009-04-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm edition of 1

SEPARATION (2001)

2009-04-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm Edition of 1

ACCEPTANCE (2001)

2009-04-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

225x135 mm edition of 1

APPETENCE (2009)

2009-04-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

190x190 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

ANXIETY (2009)

2009-04-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

190x190 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

AGITATED (2009)

2009-04-29T12:38:00.000-07:00

190x190mm Gouache and graphite on paper

CAT MAN [UNFINISHED] (2008)

2009-04-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

400x350mm Gouache on MDF board

FAMILY (2008)

2009-04-29T12:35:00.000-07:00

300x300 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

A WALK IN THE PARK II (2008)

2009-04-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

220x200 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

A WALK IN THE PARK III (2008)

2009-04-29T12:22:00.000-07:00

220z220 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

LOVE (2008)

2009-04-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

100x100mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

BIRD LADY (2008)

2009-04-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

100x100 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

BIRDS (2008)

2009-04-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

100x100 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

REJECTION (2008)

2009-04-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

100x100 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

SISTERS (2008)

2009-04-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

300x200mm Gouache on MDF board

FOREST (2007)

2009-04-29T12:09:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Ink on paper

METAMORPHOSIS (2007)

2009-04-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Ink and gouache on paper

UNMASKED (2007)

2009-04-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Ink, Gouache and letra set on paper

MERCHANDISE (2007)

2009-04-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Ink and gouache on paper

FAIR TRADE (2007)

2009-04-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Ink, gouache and letra set on paper

GENEALOGY (2007)

2009-04-29T11:52:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

TO MARKET (2007)

2009-04-29T11:50:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Gouache and graphite on paper

MERCHANDISE (2007)

2009-04-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Gouache on graphite on paper

MARKET DAY (2007)

2009-04-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

IDENTITY CRISIS (2007)

2009-04-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Gouache and graphite on paper

FAIR EXCHANGE (2007)

2009-04-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

WARRANTY EXPIRED (2007)

2009-04-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

500x320 mm Gouache and graphite on paper

WASTELAND (2007)

2009-04-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

500x320mm Gouache and graphite on paper

FUYU KODACHI - WINTER GROVE (2007)

2009-04-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

320x250mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

OCHIBA - FALLEN LEAVES (2007)

2009-04-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

320x375mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

REFLECTION (2007)

2009-04-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

75x250 mm Ink, gouache and origami paper

ANIMOSITY (2009)

2009-04-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 120x145mm, from an edition of 10

ANXIETY (2009)

2009-04-15T13:58:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x100mm, from an edition of 10

This print signifies a change of direction in my art - While I was over in Glasgow the recession had just kicked in. It was a time of uncertainty and growing unemployment which in affect created an apprehensive environment. Glasgow was hit very hard. I walked by closing shops and businesses on a daily basis. These works window the anxiety felt by many. 'Agitated', 'Apprehension', 'Appetence', 'Animosity' and 'The New Acquistion' were all made around this time.

APPREHENSION (2009)

2009-04-15T13:57:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x105mm, from an edition of 10

AGITATED (2009)

2009-04-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x140mm, from an edition of 10

THE GIANT WHO HAD NO HEART IN HIS BODY II (2009)

2009-04-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 170x105mm, from an edition of 10

Another illustration for a melancholic fairytale - I set out to do a series based on this tale but found the works became a bit to literal and tired of the idea - I still like these as art works so these two made it onto the blog regardless.

THE GIANT WHO HAD NO HEART IN HIS BODY III (2009)

2009-04-15T13:51:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 170x105mm, from an edition of 10

KEEPSAKE I (2008)

2009-04-15T13:50:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x90mm, from an edition of 15

Fresh to Glasgow I faced a creative block of what to do next....I collect brooches from my travels and have been gifted many by friends and family. I was feeling homesick one day and decided to draw a selection of brooches given to me by the people I missed - the Keepsake series began. 'Keepsake I' is my favourite and based on a beautiful brooch my mother gave me. It has become more poignant because I lost it.....some lucky person in Glasgow is probably wearing it around town as I write this.....The fine metal detail has become a recurring design in my work so all was not lost.

KEEPSAKE II (2008)

2009-04-15T13:49:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x90mm, from an edition of 15

KEEPSAKE III (2008)

2009-04-15T13:48:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x90mm, from an edition of 15

KEEPSAKE IV (2008)

2009-04-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Mezzotint 75x90mm, from an edition of 15

PEREGRINATIONS: TRAVELS IN A FOREIGN LAND I (2004)

2009-04-15T13:45:00.000-07:00