Alex Veek

I see myself as a soul full of balanced contradictions.
Appreciating stability and predictability, which gives a – much desired – sense of security, I seek change and novelty as it facilitates growth and development. Enjoying order and harmony, I find imperfection and irregularity attractively intriguing and captivating. Cherishing tradition and rituals, I incline towards fresh, original, unique ideas.
All the above-mentioned contrasting forces create harmony, and this is what I always strive to achieve in who I am and what I do – what I create.
As my artistic vision reflects my current state of being and personality, my paintings are the interplay of disorder and harmony, realism and abstract, flawlessness and imperfection. They represent balance that brings peace and tranquillity. I want my art to attract feelings, not understanding. I want it to invite a viewer to increase their emotional vocabulary in order to understand more - not a painting itself, but the feelings it evokes. I want to trigger the reflection on the importance of noticing and honouring one’s own emotions and thoughts, without letting them take control over our life.
I believe a human face, which is my main focus, is a perfect mean to capture as well as aro...

Throughout my life I have taken a plethora of different art classes, including sculpture, illustration, painting, graphic design and drawing as love and need for creating have always felt like an inherent part of my nature.
I graduated in interior design.

* Outset - Art Exhibition at The Holy Art Gallery, 24th Feb - 5th March 2023, London

* 2023 The Holy Art Fair at OXO Tower, London - online display

* The Sound of Art at the Cass Art Space, 07th - 25th May 2024, London