About the Artist

Biography

Alex Malcolmson was born in Shetland in 1955 and studied at Edinburgh College of Art. Over the years, he has worked as a teacher, curator, and gallery owner, and now focuses on exhibiting his work across the UK, from Shetland to Cornwall. His box constructions and sculptures are frequently inspired by the Northern Isles, particularly the birds, the sea, and maritime history. Alongside fine art influences, he is drawn to folk art, including ship dioramas and bird decoys, and often uses found materials in his work.