'A'...'OK'

I was designing my own font last year ( not yet seen on this blog ), and inevitably ended up using the 'A' and 'K' in my 2019 logo designs ( notably the 'A' with way-finding chevrons that you may have seen on my posts ). Since then, I've decided to have another go, so I'm experimenting with new versions of the logo and abstractified configurations of the font.

I love the beauty and elegance of various non-European alphabets, and ultimately want to invent my own.   

Below: Combining 'abstract alphabet' vector shapes, with a real-world paint stroke

( 2020 ).

HARD ROCK, SOFT FURNISHINGS

In the USA, the good folks at Valley Forge Fabrics, alongside relatively new company WeaveUp, contacted me after they saw the potential for fabric pattern design in my geometric art. They have been busy promoting my work since, and you can read an interview they did with me here.

''VOTE ALEXI'' TO GET MY NEW SHOE DESIGN INTO PRODUCTION - !!

Hi Everyone - check out my new shoe design ( below )!

I need a favour - to make sure my new shoes get into production, I need your vote.  

The company may ask for your email to do this - don't worry, they're ethical and don't spam. Thanks for the support! ;)

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR 'SHENZEN ECONOMIC ZONE'!

A GLITCH IN TIME

New 'faux-antique' fabric design taken from the code of a glitched photograph.

MESSAGE TO MY RUSSIAN FANS!

Если Вы хотите приобрести мои работы или обсудить возможность организации вернисажа с моими работами, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с моим агентом Ксенией по электронной почте gypsymothahoy [ at ] gmail.com с заколовком "Алексий К". 

Skyline, Pen & Ink on Watercolour Postcard, 2015

Благодарю заранее,

Алексий

BLOC PARTY

Ink on watercolour postcard, April 2015.

BLUE ( MOOD )

Untitled abstract, acrylic on canvas, 2015.

WORK IN PROGRESS: EXTREME CLOSE-UPS 05/03/2015

Reaching the final stages for these two pieces. Each one has built up substantially in texture, as each iteration is layered over previous ones.

Both pieces are acrylic on canvas, 76cm x 101cm

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#1

CLOSE-UPS:

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#2

CLOSE-UPS:

MK 78

Current abstract ( centre ). This is the 78th iteration of the same piece, and it is still not finished. You see the blue & white striped section? That's gone. That was the only concession to 'chocolate box' and it stood out like a sore thumb. Everything else is entirely ad-libbed. I'll do an article on all the different versions of the same piece next week. Until then, you can see the finished 'final-final' version at The Cobalt Blue show on July 4th at the Custard Factory ( scroll down for show details ).

Note: Art at top of pic, by Robert EV Walsh

A KIND OF BLUE: Birmingham Photo Diary

Art seems to be imitating life, lately...or maybe the other way around. My photo diary from around Birmingham over the last few weeks, with some 'detail' shots of my current abstract painting.

Work-in-progress, acrylic paint on canvas, 101cm x 76cm

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Empty pool below my studio at Custard Factory, Digbeth

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Birmingham Scooterists meeting, Custard Factory, Digbeth

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Bluebells on the Clent Hills, Halesowen

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Graffiti wall next to BOXXED, Floodgate Street, Digbeth

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Closeup of current work-in-progress ( acrylic paint on canvas )

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Wall of engineering company, Floodgate Street, Digbeth

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Graffiti next to BOXXED, Floodgate Street, Digbeth

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The ubiquitous Selfridges Building, Birmingham centre

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Closeup of current work-in-progress ( acrylic paint on canvas )

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Graffiti, Little Anne Street, Digbeth

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'Yeti' watching over his neighbourhood, Little Anne Street, Digbeth