A Glassblower and Artist who since graduating has worked freelance for a number of studios to develop valuable skills and techniques with the purpose of furthering my career as a glassblower and Artist.
James Alexander is a free hand glass blower and sculptor. He has taken inspiration from the beautiful Cornish landscape from where he grew up and applied it to his work. He uses the glass as a canvas to create abstract sceneries which draw the viewer in to look closer.
Education & Qualifications
2009 – 2012
Bournemouth University – Bournemouth and Poole College
BA (HONS) Applied Arts (specialising in Hot Glass)
2007 - 2008
Plymouth College of Art and Design
National Diploma in Applied Arts - Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
Work
2012- 2018 : London Glassblowing – Glassblower and Hot Shop Assistant
2012- 2018 : Simon Moore- Hot Shop Assistant
2014- 2015 : Bristol Blue – Glassblower
2014 : Exmoor Glass – Glassblower and assistant
2013 - 2014 : Michael Ruh- Hot Shop Assistant
2012 – On going : Nationaal Glas Museum Leerdam, Holland- Glassblowing Demonstrator
2008 – 2009 : Plymouth College of Art – Enabler for disabled students (cold shop, mould making and sandcasting)
Exhibitions and Galleries
2018
Manyung Gallery
London Glass Blowing
Vessel Gallery
2017
London Glass Blowing | Silent Auction, Synergy II Vessel Gallery
2016
International Glass Art Biennial 2016 Belgium
Parndon Mill | Glasshaus XI
CGS | Black to White and Back Again
Art in Action
London Glass Blowing Gallery | Recollections
2015
Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
Handmade in Britain
Cornwall Design Fair
London Glass Blowing Gallery
2014
Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
Platuax Gallery
New British Artists
Funky Original Crafts
2013
Platuax Gallery
The Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
London Glassblowing
Little Wren | Poole Exhibition
Nationaal Glas Museum Leerdam
2012
Zest | Christmas Exhibition
The Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artist
Nationaal Glas Museum Leerdam
Little Green Wren | Thistle Exhibition
Platuax Gallery
New Designers | Awarded Recommended Maker by CGS
The Cube Gallery, Poole | Exhibition
2011
Barclays House, Poole | Charity Exhibition
The Cube Gallery, Poole | Exhibition
Swanage Gallery | Exhibition
