The Artist : Alex Davis
Address : Alex Davis Studio, Indi Store
143 Shahpurjat,Opp.Khelgaon Village,
New Delhi 110049
Phone: +91 11 26495473
Tele fax: +91 11 26495818
e-mail:alexdavisstudio@gmail.com
website:www.alexdavisstudio.com
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
1995 Masters of Industrial Design from Domus Academy,Milan,Italy.
1991 Graduated in Product Design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India
1987 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mysore, India
INSTALLATIONS n MORE…..
2005 Dec collection called ‘My Lazy Garden’. High gloss stainless steel installations of archetypical leaves, trees and creepers as inspired by mother nature. This collection comprises of the Bamboos, Monstera leaves, Lily leaves and lily ponds, ivy creepers, Ficus trees, Orchids and Blossoms.
2008 Nov The Moonlit Safari is exquisitely crafted animal heads, furniture, lamps and textiles using the sturdy glint of stainless steel to effortlessly bring the rugged stark beauty of Africa into our sleek interiors.
2010 Oct launch of Hyper Blooms saw enormity and brashness balance delicate aesthetic sensibilities. The range comprises of limited edition pieces in stainless steel; large gigantic flowers and trees in an edition of eight and compositions of flowers in groups of three, five and more. This series was created by Alex as he was making the transition from designer to artist.
2011 Dec Dented Painted is a collection of 8 limited Edition pieces. The medium used is sheet metal, with high gloss automotive paint finishes as in car paints. It’s vibrancy depicts roadside workshops, truck art, auto rickshaws etc. as seen on the Indian roads.
RECOGNITION
Winner Best Chair design 2008 IIID (Indian Institute Of Interior Designers).
Designer of the year 2007 ELLE Décor India awards.
Project selected for honorary mention and exhibition at the EIMU (Office Furniture Fair) 1995, Milan. The entry was a workstation for the future. The Jury consisted of Jean Nouvel, Toshiyki Kita, Stefan Lengyel, John Crawshaw, Augusto Morello and Giuseppe Varchetta.
Project selected for the Salone Del Mobile, 1995. Milan Furniture Fair organized by the furniture manufacturers association of Cantu, Italy.
Fellowship holder of the Royal Society of Arts (UK)
These sensibilities can be incorporated for interiors through furniture, accessories or lighting, with the help of Indistore; contemporary designs by Sangeeta Sen and Alex Davis.
All this and more took me a while to register as I began bumping into creative geniuses one after another. I realized how my dream of building a black book of niche services and products was coming true. With great pride I introduce you to creative luxury in many forms. Hoping you are enjoying these revelations with me.Do keep coming back for more…..
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