Alexandra Simpson

ARTIST’S BACKGROUND

Alexandra was educated at Roehampton University where she gained a BA (Hons) in Art and Education in 1993, specialising in glass. Her final year commission was two 'glass on glass' windows for Napsbury Hospital’s chapel.

Richmond School of Art-fusing, slumping and casting.

Extensive travel round the globe has added various touches, colours and diversity to her glass objects. Alexandra’s creations have enthused customers not only across the U.K., but also in France, the US and Switzerland. In the London area she has exhibited at various public and private exhibitions including the Landmark Centre, Hampton Court Garden Show, Sandown, Syon Park, etc. In addition to the outdoor fountains presented today, Alexandra also does indoor fountains, jewellery and commissions.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

A fountain is an integral part of the feng shui of a garden or a house, and provides a relaxing atmosphere through its delicate shape, reflections of the light and calming sound. Fountains are also believed to bring good luck and prosperity. In the past few years, Alexandra’s main focus has been on glass fountains and mirrors. She says: 'Nature has always been a great source of inspiration for me. Fountains create a little oasis in the garden or can help bring a piece of nature indoors, which counteracts the stressful and fast paced life we often live in'. Alexandra is interested in the meaning of colours and their properties. Her work is sometimes planned, and sometimes evolves as she is making it. The fountain presented, Sunburst In Blues, is themed around the sun - generator of life and energy, turquoise - a healing colour, and blue - source of relaxation.

EXHIBITIONS

Trail of Glass, Kew, 2005

CONTACT

alexandrasimpson.com

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