Alex Sutcliffe

Alex Sutcliffe, born in Chicago in 1997, lives and works in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. After graduating in Visual Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University in 2020, he quickly established himself as a rising voice on the contemporary art scene.

 

His work explores the tensions inherent in today's visual culture. Focusing on the illusionistic qualities of paint, he questions the relationship between surface, texture and layering. Traditional painting occupies a central place in his work, where masterful gestures and meticulously applied layers dialogue with occasional interventions of digital techniques. This subtle combination enables the artist to explore new visual dynamics while maintaining a deep connection with the materiality and authenticity of the painterly gesture.

 

Alex's work has been shown in renowned galleries in London, New York, Toronto and Halifax. His work is also part of important public collections, including the Global Affairs Canada Visual Art Collection and the Nova Scotia Art Bank.

Alex Sutcliffe
Portrait of Alex Sutcliffe