Alex Randall
Alex Randall (born in 1982, London) is a British[3] lighting designer[4][5] and artist. She is probably best known for her use of unconventional materials in large-scale chandeliers, such as taxidermy[6] rawhide[7] and salvaged materials. Her studio is based in London.[8]
Alex Randall[1] | |
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Born | 1982 England, UK |
Nationality | British |
Education | Falmouth College of Art Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College |
Known for | Artist, lighting designer, writer |
Awards | 2011 Bespoke Silver, Prix de la Photographie In collaboration with Claire Rosen 2011 Bespoke Gold, Prix de la Photographie In collaboration with Claire Rosen |
Website | www.alexrandall.co.uk |
Randall first attended the Chelsea School of Art[9] where she studied sculpture and later Falmouth College of Art[10] where she completed an MA in Professional Writing.
In 2006 Randall started her career as a lighting artist and designed her first piece, the award-winning Bakelite Telephone Lamp[11] In 2007 Randall's work started making its way into the marketplace in stores such as Liberty and Harvey Nichols.
Randall's work normally finds its way into boutique hotels, restaurants[12] and private residences[13] as well as the clothing brand Ted Baker. She has designed much of their bespoke lighting pieces for their international stores.[14]
In 2008 Randall started working in the controversial medium of taxidermy[15][16] She took the ethical stance to work only with already dead or culled animals and so has worked a lot with vermin. Works in this vein range from The Carriers to The Rat Swarm Lamp ‘The most nightmarish lamp ever produced’ and Squirrel Wall Lights.[17]
Randall works collaboratively with the photographer Claire Rosen[18] Their images have won multiple awards.
Randall is involved with the charity Freddie For A Day, creating a large scale cast of the statue of Freddie Mercury for the benefit of the charity.[19]
In 2012 Randall was invited by the boutique Hong Kong[20] based store Lane Crawford to exhibit.[21]
Selected shows
2012 Lane Crawford, Hong Kong[22]
2011 The memory collection, The Russian club, Dalston[23]
2011 Guest Speaker- The Day of Light, the Netherlands[24]
2011 Solo show, Ken Fulk, San Francisco[25]
2010 Tent London[26][27]
2010 ‘The Future Perfect’ New York[28]
2009 Stuff and Nonsense. London.[29]
2009 '100% Design', .
2008 'Where To?' Solo Show. London.[30]
2008 'Pulse', London.[31]
2008 '100% Design', London.[32]
2008 'Trash Luxe', Liberty Department Store, London.[33]
2007 'Pulse', London.
2007 '100% Design', London.
Major artworks
- The Antler Chandelier (2010)[34]
- Bakelite Phone Lamps (2006)
- The Carriers (2011)
- Duck Desk Lamp (2009)[35][36][37][38]
- In Memory Of Freddie (2011)
- The Gramophone Chandelier (2007)
- Organ Pipe Chandelier (2008)
- Pigeon pendants (2008)
- The Rat Swarm Lamp (2010)
- Saw Blade Chandelier (2010)
- Squirrel Wall lights (2010)[39]
- In Memory Of Triumph (2011)
References
- "Skin and Bones". Crafts Magazine (234): 92. January 2012.
- Prime, Richard. "Alex Randall Bespoke Lighting". Cool Hunting. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- The Sunday Times Magazine. 27 May 2012.CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link)
- "Skin and Bones". Crafts Magazine (234): 92. January 2012.
- "Designer Focus". London Homes and Property. May 2011.
- "Animal Magic". House and Home. 13 August 2011.
- "Think Outside The White Cube". Bricks & Mortar. 25 November 2011.
- "Creative Heads". Domas Nova: 81. Spring 2012.
- Magaldi, Elisa. "Taxidermy popular as new art form". Arts London News. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013.
- Stacey, Camilla. "One Hundred Great Careers" (PDF). UCF.
- "Ethical Homewares". The Independent: 66. 18 August 2007.
- "Luxurious Living". A1 Lighting (19): 82. May 2012.
- "Into the light". Millionaire Lifestyle Magazine. June 2011.
- Millar, Jamie. "GQ Style Spy". GQ.
- "Stuff we love". Tatler. August 2011.
- "Light After Death". Tatler. 306 (10): 239. October 2011.
- "Design Notebook: By David Nichols". Telegraph Magazine: 82. 23 July 2011.
- Raiser, Jennifer (12 February 2011). "Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen"". www.sfwire.com.
- "The memory Collection". A review of the launch of the collection. Trends Blog. November 2011.
- Ming Pao Daily. 24 May 2012.CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link)
- "The Bespoken Art". Harpers Bazaar. May 2012.
- "Alex Randall's asian debut". Lane Crawford.
- "The memory Collection". A review of the launch of the collection. Trends Blog. November 2011.
- "Dag Van Het Licht in Heerenveen". architectenweb.nl.
- Raiser, Jennifer (12 February 2011). "Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen"". www.sfwire.com.
- "Ever-evolving, Ever-changing". Tent London. 23 September 2010. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
- Baker, Johnathan. "Alex Randall, Bespoke Lighting". www.retailstorewindow.com.
- Chen, Jason (17 May 2010). "The Future Perfect Is Now". GQ Magazine.
- "Stuff and Nonsense". Brompton Design District. Archived from the original on 28 December 2011.
- "Where To?". Brompton Design District.
- "Pure Design". pure design.
- Lighten Up. Crystal Palace: RedesignDesign Limited. 2008. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-9557129-1-3.
- Proud, Danielle (14 October 2007). "Make it big". The Sunday Times Style.
- "Shiver and Chic – Jessica style". You Magazine. 15 May 2011.
- Robb Report. February 2012.CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link)
- "The New Chandeliers". You Magazine. 2011.
- "Hunting shooting and fishing guide". Tatler. August 2011.
- "Timeless Appeal". Inside Out. June 2011.
- "Especial Decoracion". El Mundo. 23 October 2011.