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Studio Member since 2009

Alex Scott was born in 1987 and is a Chicago native. Known for his use of reduced forms and flat, bright colors, Scott’s fresh, direct approach appeals to our human yearning for simplicity and the nostalgia of childhood.

“When I look at my pictures, and when other people look at my pictures, that is when I’m inspired. I’m inspired to help others, the studio, different things, and doing collaboration. I love making art.”

Scott’s work is inspired by the alphabet, books and other language-learning tools found in the studio. His tools of choice are markers, oil pastels, paint, and colored pencils.

“My favorite things that I draw are [the] sun, clouds, grass, hippos, dolls, characters, people, birds, mice, skeleton woodpecker, a wiener dog, hippo, a spotted dog. People like that I do different things.”

Since joining the studio, Scott’s work has been featured in galleries and exhibitions including his solo show titled “Summer Things” in 2014. More recently, Scott was featured in Circle Contemporary’s exhibition “The Beasts”, as well as the continuation of that exhibition at The Other Art Fair located at MANA Contemporary in September 2018.

“I make art because I want to be happy. I would rather make art than do anything.”

Portfolio Work

The Boy With a Head of a Clouds, 2018
acrylic on canvas
20" x 24"

Dudley the Deer, 2018
acrylic on canvas
20" x 16"

Animals in a Log, 2019
acrylic
48" x 26"

Monster and the Pattern, 2018
acrylic
30" x 40"

Limpkin In Space, 2019
acrylic
40" x 30"

Crow’s Feat, 2018
Acrylic on panel
36" x 24"

Yarrow the Yeti, 2018
acrylic on canvas
16" x 20"

Bird Dog, 2019
acrylic
20" x 24"

Ant and the Aardvark, 2014
acrylic on canvas
24" x 18"

A Centipede with Sore Feet, 2017
acrylic
20" x 16"

The Monster and the Pattern, 2019
acrylic
24" x 18"

Iguana on Land, 2017
Acrylic on panel
20" x 16"

Patrick the Penquin, 2017
Acrylic on panel
16" x 20"

The Triangle and the Toothpaste and the Toothbrush, 2018
acrylic on canvas
16" x 20"

Dog and the Fire Truck, 2018
acrylic on canvas
24" x 18"

Elephant at the Zoo, 2018
Acrylic on panel
18" x 24"

Piggy Bank II, 2014
acrylic on canvas
23" x 18"

The Big City, 2014
acrylic on canvas
24" x 18"

The Three Narwhales, 2017
Acrylic on panel
24" x 18"

Ichabod the Itchy Dog, 2015
acrylic
18" x 24"

Walrus on Ice, 2017
Acrylic on panel
24" x 18"

Black Panther, 2018
acrylic on canvas
20" x 24"

Alligator Painting the Wall, 2019
acrylic on canvas
40" x 30"

Dogasauros, 2018
acrylic on canvas
47" x 35"

The Lion Who Wears Rollerskates, 2019
acrylic
40" x 30"

Exhibitions

Chicago Studio Award Show

Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL - 2017

October Artist of the Month

Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL - 2017

Et Tu, Art Brut

Andrew Edlin Gallery, New York, NY - 2017

TMC Billboard Installation

1921 S. Desplaines - 2018

The Beasts

Circle Contemporary Gallery, Chicago IL - 2018

In Good Company

Chicago Cultural Center - 2019