Alexander Gorlizki born in 1967, in London, studied Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bristol Polytechnic, followed by Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Slade, London. Alexander currently lives and works in New York.
Known for his works Indian style miniature paintings, his obsession with miniatures has made him collaborate with Riyaz Uddin, a Jaipur based miniature artist and opened Pink City Studio, in Jaipur. From exploring surreal narratives, juxtaposing eastern and western iconographies and philosophies, pop culture to Islamic designs and photographs, Gorlizki’s vast range of work shows his ability to understand and use these in his own contemporary narratives.
Gorlizki has done over 15 solo exhibitions, the most recent ones being Variable Dimensions, Dallas and Special Presentation, New York, both in 2015. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and residencies while his artworks are a part of the Denver Art Museum, Royal Ontario Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum to name a few. He has also taught at various museums and institutions including the Victoria & Albert Museum, University of West England and Museum Kunstpalast.