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The world set a 2020 deadline to save nature but not a single target was met, UN report findings today.

Failing the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. in 2020 nature sent us to our rooms to think about what we have done

The world set a 2020 deadline to save nature but not a single target was met, UN report findings today.

new kinetic light installation chandelier prototype with Cree Technology integrated cooling fan and 1000 seeds

Kinetic chandelier light installation made from tree seeds

new kinetic light installation chandelier prototype with Cree Technology integrated cooling fan and 1000 seeds

Creatives having their work published online under to gain free publicity could actually be doing the exact opposite, especially if you manage your own website.

When is press bad for you? How being published online can damage your career moving forward

Creatives having their work published online under to gain free publicity could actually be doing the exact opposite, especially if you manage your own website.

strangely they never delivered the final cut. A little unprofessional, but glad to at least have this raw edit on file.

UP IN SMOKE - the undelivered arts documentary by SAYAN FILMS, here an ungraded first edit

strangely they never delivered the final cut. A little unprofessional, but glad to at least have this raw edit on file.

If you raise an arm in the neon-soaked streets of Tokyo, a taxi—or takushi—will begin a series of majestic manoeuvres.

Tokyo’s Vibrant Adorable Taxi Signs Are Disappearing. Neon puppies, cherry blossoms, frogs, and lucky cats.

If you raise an arm in the neon-soaked streets of Tokyo, a taxi—or takushi—will begin a series of majestic manoeuvres.

Withdrawing from the Paris agreements shows the current political drive against the environment within the Trump administration.

AS AMERICA DECIDES. I explore the American Stars and Stripes Flag by making it from flower petals.

Withdrawing from the Paris agreements shows the current political drive against the environment within the Trump administration.

University Professor from the Polytechnic University of Valencia with a personal exploration of the 'Renaciendo' project titled CREATIVE RURALISM. (ENGLISH & SPANISH TEXT)

article by JAVIER POYATOS SEBASTIAN - Professor Teoría de la arquitectura y la ciudad

University Professor from the Polytechnic University of Valencia with a personal exploration of the 'Renaciendo' project titled CREATIVE RURALISM. (ENGLISH & SPANISH TEXT)

I always see so many divers heading out to the reef with some incredible camera gear setups, but unless you know what you are doing or you are going for a very particular image; you would be better off with just a sensible underwater camera and saving your money....

freediving with just a basic camera to capture the inhabitants of the coral reef

I always see so many divers heading out to the reef with some incredible camera gear setups, but unless you know what you are doing or you are going for a very particular image; you would be better off with just a sensible underwater camera and saving your money....

I can barely to imagine a world without soft drinks of one kind or another, but at what cost.

the impact Coca Cola Company has on the planet in carbon footprint and plastic pollution in global oceans.

I can barely to imagine a world without soft drinks of one kind or another, but at what cost.

these two pieces sold at the Dark Vat public exhibition they are titled 'Dolloris' & 'Dollarina'  both are collaborative works with graffiti artist Andrey Shmaliy.

artist residency Jackson Pollock inspired enamel drip painting direct onto a pair of reclaimed industrial mirrors

these two pieces sold at the Dark Vat public exhibition they are titled 'Dolloris' & 'Dollarina' both are collaborative works with graffiti artist Andrey Shmaliy.

arts correspondent Jess Rayner publishes article on 'Underwater Installation Art' the importance of marking him out as 'an artist at the forefront of contemporary photography'

Interview with Global Panorama discussing 'Underwater Installation Art'

arts correspondent Jess Rayner publishes article on 'Underwater Installation Art' the importance of marking him out as 'an artist at the forefront of contemporary photography'

A memorable day shooting the dancers rehearsing at Krasnoyarsk Choreographic College. Using time as a mechanism to create the scene in layers.

in the ballerina series I am drawn to these figures, seeing as artist Edgar Degas did

A memorable day shooting the dancers rehearsing at Krasnoyarsk Choreographic College. Using time as a mechanism to create the scene in layers.

unnatural event as another commercial ECOCIDE incident on Russian east coast killing 95 percent of seabed life

Russian rocket fuel leak most likely cause of underwater marine animal deaths in Kamchatka peninsula, Russia

unnatural event as another commercial ECOCIDE incident on Russian east coast killing 95 percent of seabed life

All the resident artists were invited to watch me work within the space and interpret the experience in their own way. One year on Resident Artist Alexey Igorevich Shidlovsky revisit the conversation.

Dark Vat resident artist revisit their experience of speed sketching in the black water reflection pool

All the resident artists were invited to watch me work within the space and interpret the experience in their own way. One year on Resident Artist Alexey Igorevich Shidlovsky revisit the conversation.

The underwater photography of Alexander James
BY CHARLOTTE SIMMONDS PUBLISHED IN NEW STATESMAN 03 MAY 2013 12:31

Artists painterly explorations of life, death and vanity using photography to paint underwater with light

The underwater photography of Alexander James BY CHARLOTTE SIMMONDS PUBLISHED IN NEW STATESMAN 03 MAY 2013 12:31

TV Program El Pueblo Más Bonito de Castilla-La Mancha 2020 as CMMedia visit Renaciendo

TV Program El Pueblo Más Bonito de Castilla-La Mancha 2020 as CMMedia visit Renaciendo

TV Program El Pueblo Más Bonito de Castilla-La Mancha 2020 as CMMedia visit Renaciendo

'fear is a darkroom where dreams set sail in a caustic sea' artist quote Alexander James hamilton dated 1995

darkroom print and film processing in the studio

'fear is a darkroom where dreams set sail in a caustic sea' artist quote Alexander James hamilton dated 1995

a rare bucket list opportunity, not to be missed

travelling the trans siberian railway as one of the worlds great journeys, crossing transcontinental Russia.

a rare bucket list opportunity, not to be missed

a second look inside the Dark Vat and a glimpse of an exhausted Alexander; clearly the most difficult residency to my experience. Hosted inside an abandoned photographic paper factory with 12 young Siberian artists.

Kultura24 Arts Documentary TV Spot, 1st edit of the recent visit by Kultura 24, sorry for the grab quality.

a second look inside the Dark Vat and a glimpse of an exhausted Alexander; clearly the most difficult residency to my experience. Hosted inside an abandoned photographic paper factory with 12 young Siberian artists.

Sea salt around the world has been contaminated by plastic pollution, adding to experts’ fears that microplastics are becoming ubiquitous in the environment and finding their way into the food chain via the salt in our diets.

study confirms sea salt brands are contaminated with micro plastics; now pervasive in the environment.

Sea salt around the world has been contaminated by plastic pollution, adding to experts’ fears that microplastics are becoming ubiquitous in the environment and finding their way into the food chain via the salt in our diets.

In a world of ever condensed trends and obsession with the transient – Instagram anyone? – it is refreshing to see and talk with an artist who is, bluntly, comfortable enough in his own skin to not give a shit.

The most important trait an artist can have in this overly-saturated commercial world is disregard.

In a world of ever condensed trends and obsession with the transient – Instagram anyone? – it is refreshing to see and talk with an artist who is, bluntly, comfortable enough in his own skin to not give a shit.

In a bid to reduce my footprint, the studio is now fully equipped to build frames from felled wood direct to the exhibition walls with no outsourcing.

Framing photographic works

In a bid to reduce my footprint, the studio is now fully equipped to build frames from felled wood direct to the exhibition walls with no outsourcing.

As we recklessly degrade global waters, while governments and companies extend their privatisation of clean water supplies with global acts of ecocide.

Artist Manifesto - in conversation last night

As we recklessly degrade global waters, while governments and companies extend their privatisation of clean water supplies with global acts of ecocide.

the process of analogue photography explored with artist stating 'Fear is a darkroom; where dreams set sail in a caustic sea.'

The whole process of making analogue photographs this way is so deeply connected with failure

the process of analogue photography explored with artist stating 'Fear is a darkroom; where dreams set sail in a caustic sea.'

testing out locations for the final exhibition

'the loop' resident artist animated film, the first projection location tested across the raw industrial space

testing out locations for the final exhibition

with thought to be lost Ophelia film plates returned to the studio.

tackling Shakespeare's Ophelia underwater using photography as the final medium

with thought to be lost Ophelia film plates returned to the studio.

Discussing inspiration by the Pre-Raphaelites, Vrubel and Flavitsky, here we talk about death and the urgency of life within his work.

BURO24 visit the Moscow Studio ahead of final preparations for the exhibition opening

Discussing inspiration by the Pre-Raphaelites, Vrubel and Flavitsky, here we talk about death and the urgency of life within his work.

Alexander James Hamilton has earned a reputation as someone working within one of the most demanding studio practices today.

ArtNet Interview discussing unique prints versus editioned works

Alexander James Hamilton has earned a reputation as someone working within one of the most demanding studio practices today.

Fusion series is revisited 10 years after the original project was created. Now taking on the epic theme of a 'black hole' as a even light is pulled in by this spheres vast gravitational pull.

A Black Hole is created -in camera- drawing in all light and matter that comes close

Fusion series is revisited 10 years after the original project was created. Now taking on the epic theme of a 'black hole' as a even light is pulled in by this spheres vast gravitational pull.

Presenting a collection of photographs, installations & sculptures that are hugely rewarding to visitors added with the artists historic transformation & revitalisation of a Baroque Convent abandoned for over 170 years.

Journalist Jesus de Andres of Neuva Alcarria visits the critically recognised exhibition Renciendo

Presenting a collection of photographs, installations & sculptures that are hugely rewarding to visitors added with the artists historic transformation & revitalisation of a Baroque Convent abandoned for over 170 years.

DIF Magazine publish 'Rosae' series of underwater roses formed into recognisable brands.

Copyright of Underwater Rose Collection, a new series of collectable prints by still life photography artist

DIF Magazine publish 'Rosae' series of underwater roses formed into recognisable brands.

El convento de los Carmelitas de Budia desde mediados del siglo pasado está cerrado. Y desde hace unos días está abierto al público gracias a un artista australiano.

CMM Castilla-La Mancha Media television visit 'Renaciendo' in Budia

El convento de los Carmelitas de Budia desde mediados del siglo pasado está cerrado. Y desde hace unos días está abierto al público gracias a un artista australiano.

Palaver Rhoeas poppies were so willing to take on this underwater process.

experimentation perfects the removal of chlorophyl from flowers in the studio

Palaver Rhoeas poppies were so willing to take on this underwater process.

Ya está abierta al público la exposición Renaciendo, un muestra fotográfica con la que el artista Alexander James Hamilton ha dado nueva vida al convento de los Carmelitas de Budia, una joya de la arquitectura barroca castellana construido en el siglo XVII.

El convento de las carmelitas de Budia acoge la exposición de un artista internacional

Ya está abierta al público la exposición Renaciendo, un muestra fotográfica con la que el artista Alexander James Hamilton ha dado nueva vida al convento de los Carmelitas de Budia, una joya de la arquitectura barroca castellana construido en el siglo XVII.

'Deep Water' a conversation & interview with Camilla Apcar of Luxury London

The surface tension of the water is where I work, it is like entering a playground every morning in the studio

'Deep Water' a conversation & interview with Camilla Apcar of Luxury London

A radio interview hosted in the mountain studio with the Mayor David Nicholas, Village priest Don Antonio Heredia and artist Alexander James Hamilton.

Radio Guadalajara interview discussing the opening of 'Renaciendo'

A radio interview hosted in the mountain studio with the Mayor David Nicholas, Village priest Don Antonio Heredia and artist Alexander James Hamilton.

Here you can see the site on the cusp of nightfall with 50 hand made state of the art Cree lighting modules installed. This is the last to remain standing Baroque Convento de los Carmelitas in Spain.

Renaciendo Installation Completed

Here you can see the site on the cusp of nightfall with 50 hand made state of the art Cree lighting modules installed. This is the last to remain standing Baroque Convento de los Carmelitas in Spain.

local tv crew visit the public opening of the exhibition 'Renaciendo' in the last to remain standing Baroque Carmelita structure in Spain. The artist worked tirelessly to re-open the space after being closed for over 170 years.

Castilla La Mancha TV interview - broadcast Friday 17th July 2020 - Renaciendo -

local tv crew visit the public opening of the exhibition 'Renaciendo' in the last to remain standing Baroque Carmelita structure in Spain. The artist worked tirelessly to re-open the space after being closed for over 170 years.

Recycling aluminium to extrude 'L' profile bars, from this simple transition I was able to construct a stable support frame for oversize prints on aluminium DiBond panels

DiBond aluminium mount panel hanging system for large format photographic works

Recycling aluminium to extrude 'L' profile bars, from this simple transition I was able to construct a stable support frame for oversize prints on aluminium DiBond panels

all framing executions now completed within the studio walls.

Conservation framing photographic works to museum standard

all framing executions now completed within the studio walls.

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Dellasposa Gallery and the Distil Ennui Studio® are raising funds for NHS Charities Together. Help support NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.

Unique copper plate prints offered to support 'NHS Charities Together' with dellasposa Gallery

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Dellasposa Gallery and the Distil Ennui Studio® are raising funds for NHS Charities Together. Help support NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.

characters such as Cerberus and Geyron are recreated in the studio under intense physical conditions

re-creating biblical & mythological figures like Geyron & Cerberus underwater

characters such as Cerberus and Geyron are recreated in the studio under intense physical conditions

at the cusp of the 10 year anniversary I revisit the 'Fusion' to be released as a collection of unique works on paper.

being an analogue photographic artist has always proved equally difficult and rewarding in this digital age

at the cusp of the 10 year anniversary I revisit the 'Fusion' to be released as a collection of unique works on paper.

These new pieces are so far away from the studio control of previous figurative works. These are wild. Completely born of nature.... I just placed the pieces there; the ocean has the rest.

Ocean Paintings a collection of underwater figurative large format analogue photographs shot in the open ocean

These new pieces are so far away from the studio control of previous figurative works. These are wild. Completely born of nature.... I just placed the pieces there; the ocean has the rest.

analogue photography when twinned with meticulous planning and the hand fabrication of wardrobe and props can be a very rare and beautiful thing.

Reflection pool set building in the studio

analogue photography when twinned with meticulous planning and the hand fabrication of wardrobe and props can be a very rare and beautiful thing.

I think for any serious artist throughout the ages there is always a connection of great importance with certain places and periods; certainly Russia and the period between 1700-1850 feels that way to me.

A fascination with a painting of Princess Tarakanova dated 1864 by Konstantin Flavitsky

I think for any serious artist throughout the ages there is always a connection of great importance with certain places and periods; certainly Russia and the period between 1700-1850 feels that way to me.

In conversation last night; so very few artists have a genuine connection with their work.

in conversation last night 'there is no attempt to be fashionable here, just an unmitigated apathy towards mechanisation'

In conversation last night; so very few artists have a genuine connection with their work.

I have long experimented with HFR film project ideas, here is a piece from the water studio.

underwater butterfly high frame rate slow motion film exploring threads of memento mori vanitas photography

I have long experimented with HFR film project ideas, here is a piece from the water studio.

life furniture designed by artist Alexander James Hamilton founding artist of The Distil Ennui Studio®

studio designed furniture is intended to outlive us all by a very long time

life furniture designed by artist Alexander James Hamilton founding artist of The Distil Ennui Studio®

7 years on I am going back to the original film plates to discover hidden jewels while recalling the past masters that inspired the series 'the world remembers the beauty it used to know'.

artist manifesto - recalling the pre raphaelites in a figurative underwater series

7 years on I am going back to the original film plates to discover hidden jewels while recalling the past masters that inspired the series 'the world remembers the beauty it used to know'.

I created a series on Shipping Container Vessels as seen from the water line, photographed from a little rowing boat in the busy harbours of the world. I could never imagine being able to get close to these vessels ever again.

Before acts of terrorism changed public access rights forever.

I created a series on Shipping Container Vessels as seen from the water line, photographed from a little rowing boat in the busy harbours of the world. I could never imagine being able to get close to these vessels ever again.

Liquid Mechanics - No liquid behaves quite as oddly as water which exhibits a raft of unusual behaviours, many of which are essential for life as we know it.

liquid mechanics super cooled water exhibits unusual behaviour essential for life as we know it.

Liquid Mechanics - No liquid behaves quite as oddly as water which exhibits a raft of unusual behaviours, many of which are essential for life as we know it.

I am constantly amazed by what is possible in the studio with a very simple foundry setup.

artist recycles Aluminium cans creates sand casting crucifixion nails and museum standard gallery lighting

I am constantly amazed by what is possible in the studio with a very simple foundry setup.

I returned to London in 2008 from 25 years working overseas on studio & location based projects; only to find the city and in particular my neighbourhood (Canary Wharf) overrun with over 200,000 cameras at that time.

Artist builds camera surveillance helmets and records passers by in covert surveillance performance

I returned to London in 2008 from 25 years working overseas on studio & location based projects; only to find the city and in particular my neighbourhood (Canary Wharf) overrun with over 200,000 cameras at that time.

NASA have for some time now made available images from their space exploration vehicles, but only when you start taking a detailed closer look does the sheer majesty of these projects dawn to light.

NASA make images from its deep space space exploration programs available for non commercial use

NASA have for some time now made available images from their space exploration vehicles, but only when you start taking a detailed closer look does the sheer majesty of these projects dawn to light.

London exhibition announcement with Dellasposa Gallery, london. Revisiting the Fusion series 10 years on.

Announcing Fusion exhibition with Dellasposa Gallery, London February 2021

London exhibition announcement with Dellasposa Gallery, london. Revisiting the Fusion series 10 years on.

looking back on the series 'Visions from the shoreline' 2017.

working on environmental projects in the Maldives

looking back on the series 'Visions from the shoreline' 2017.

even President bush and the Disney Channel are not safe from having too much satirical time on your hands

No one is safe as I redesign classic brand logos into humorous social commentaries while stuck at the airport

even President bush and the Disney Channel are not safe from having too much satirical time on your hands

10 years on the 'Fusion' series continues as the artist propagates rare specimens of Allium flowers in the studio. Preparing the large format cameras and the darkroom facility to document what may be the last remaining Fuji film stocks in the studio.

In this digital era I still want to test the boundaries of analogue photography with film today

10 years on the 'Fusion' series continues as the artist propagates rare specimens of Allium flowers in the studio. Preparing the large format cameras and the darkroom facility to document what may be the last remaining Fuji film stocks in the studio.

El artista Alexander James Hamilton ha reunido a la comunidad local para reabrir este edificio abandonado para usos culturales. DATES TBC.... mid-late 2020

Renaciedo art exposición en Convento de las Carmelitas exploring Recycling, Ecocide & Cultural Neglect

El artista Alexander James Hamilton ha reunido a la comunidad local para reabrir este edificio abandonado para usos culturales. DATES TBC.... mid-late 2020

A collection of small oil paintings on paper mounted board, once dry they have been taken underwater and captured on analogue 8 by 10 inch film plates.

flag motif paintings reproduced as underwater mori photographic works on paper

A collection of small oil paintings on paper mounted board, once dry they have been taken underwater and captured on analogue 8 by 10 inch film plates.

the artist has rallied the local community to re-open this derelict building for cultural uses

Exhibition 'Renciendo' 'Re-Born' inside the last remaining Baroque Convento de los Carmelites left standing in Spain

the artist has rallied the local community to re-open this derelict building for cultural uses

continuing to explore the possibilities of religious symbolism within a baptist crucifixion series as works on paper

Baptism Crucifixion Series - unique works on paper with no editions

continuing to explore the possibilities of religious symbolism within a baptist crucifixion series as works on paper

view the latest release unique prints and works on paper by underwater environmental ecocide artist Alexander James Hamilton.  Exploring the mechanics of water as a primary medium for three decades through a studio & location based practice.

works on paper direct from the artists studio

view the latest release unique prints and works on paper by underwater environmental ecocide artist Alexander James Hamilton. Exploring the mechanics of water as a primary medium for three decades through a studio & location based practice.

a site specific installation bequest to the artist installation project RENACIENDO

new cree lighting system installation made from landfill aluminium up-cycled by hand in the studio

a site specific installation bequest to the artist installation project RENACIENDO

each is a unique 10 x 10 cm chromogenic print mounted onto pure recycled copper overpainted in oils

A new collection of unique copper plate prints The mirror of the goddess

each is a unique 10 x 10 cm chromogenic print mounted onto pure recycled copper overpainted in oils

for many years this site has been closed, but the artist has rallied to local community to re-think of this historic sites potential. Despite the covid pandemic we are pushing ahead with a July 2020 opening. The building has no roof so we deem it safe to do so.

One of the only public exhibitions to take place in 2020 at the Convento de los Carmelites

for many years this site has been closed, but the artist has rallied to local community to re-think of this historic sites potential. Despite the covid pandemic we are pushing ahead with a July 2020 opening. The building has no roof so we deem it safe to do so.

whenever I travel I try to be sure to place a project around it to maximise what is possible from the carbon footprint of my journey. This is a comprehensive historical reference of past  designs of Tokyo Taxi signage, now but a memory as they are swallowed up by the larger taxi corporates.

a project based on Tokyo Taxi signage at night

whenever I travel I try to be sure to place a project around it to maximise what is possible from the carbon footprint of my journey. This is a comprehensive historical reference of past designs of Tokyo Taxi signage, now but a memory as they are swallowed up by the larger taxi corporates.

The painting has unfortunately been cut from a much larger canvas and is dated 1798

Restoring a large oil painting by a disciple of Francisco de Goya

The painting has unfortunately been cut from a much larger canvas and is dated 1798

This building has been disused for over 170 years with only its baroque skeleton remaining, After the restoration works are complete the project will then involve lighting, sculpture and photographic works.

Restoration begins at the abandoned site of the last Baroque Convent of the Carmelites left standing in Spain

This building has been disused for over 170 years with only its baroque skeleton remaining, After the restoration works are complete the project will then involve lighting, sculpture and photographic works.

President Trump has notified the UN of his intention to leave, as other countries express regret and disappointment at the reckless move.

The United States has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement

President Trump has notified the UN of his intention to leave, as other countries express regret and disappointment at the reckless move.

Fabricated in 2015, packed away and forgotten about, a wonderful discovery

Japanese Shokunin porcelain cups create a tactile connection to water

Fabricated in 2015, packed away and forgotten about, a wonderful discovery

I feel a responsibility not contribute with anaesthetic images; but rather to provide images that shake the consciousness.

using photography as a tool used to negotiate ideas of reality

I feel a responsibility not contribute with anaesthetic images; but rather to provide images that shake the consciousness.

the lifelong lack of a television in my life, has undoubtably changed my perception of the world.

Choosing never to own or watch television.

the lifelong lack of a television in my life, has undoubtably changed my perception of the world.

talking 'Romanticism' the brooding and intensely personal eighteenth-century art and literary movement and its reference with today

Arts Interview discussing Romanticism and the brooding intensely personal 18th century arts movement

talking 'Romanticism' the brooding and intensely personal eighteenth-century art and literary movement and its reference with today

Supporting the 3R strategy of #Reduce #Re-Use & #Recycle.

Resident artists community work restoring a 17h Century hermitage

Supporting the 3R strategy of #Reduce #Re-Use & #Recycle.

sharing her thoughts on the artist residency, two months after the exhibition closes.

art critic and Surikov Museum Director Anastasia Berezinskaya explores the artist residency DARK VAT

sharing her thoughts on the artist residency, two months after the exhibition closes.

his thoughts on what next and about the residency.  
'I wrote it exactly as I feel' Oleg Deetz.

a text by 2019 resident artist Oleg Deetz about his experience at the DARK VAT artist residency

his thoughts on what next and about the residency. 'I wrote it exactly as I feel' Oleg Deetz.

Working for cleaner waters around the world promoting a #3RStrategy - #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle

Plastic Free Design Workshop

Working for cleaner waters around the world promoting a #3RStrategy - #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle

'A dream-like sensation of descendants dancing with one another; something in nature that never occurs

Luxury Defined 'The butterfly effect' article in Christies Magazine as I dance with butterflies

'A dream-like sensation of descendants dancing with one another; something in nature that never occurs" Alexander James Hamilton.

To support the book release Sayan Films will also be publishing their cinematic view of the whole process inside the studio during the 7 week Residency.

Limited Edition book publication - the Dark Vat artist residency as published by Red Ravine & Arkadiy Vorobyev

To support the book release Sayan Films will also be publishing their cinematic view of the whole process inside the studio during the 7 week Residency.

stating 'this is how artists learn not to fear their own ambitions'.

Makers Of Siberia talk with art critic Oksana Budulak at the critically acclaimed Dark Vat artist residency

stating 'this is how artists learn not to fear their own ambitions'.

Visions from the shoreline. An exhibition exploring issues of sustainability and ecocide.

exhibition at Canary Wharf Crossrail Roof Gardens designed by renowned architect Norman Foster

Visions from the shoreline. An exhibition exploring issues of sustainability and ecocide.

this is for me an interesting process, posing the very real question.... 
is it post production or not?

Overlaying positive and negative film plates in the film scanner extending the analogue camera process

this is for me an interesting process, posing the very real question.... is it post production or not?

A short film explores the theory and intentions of the Distil Ennui Studios artist residency program

documentary film maker Elizaveta Stefankina creates an intimate view of the 'Dark Vat' artist residency

A short film explores the theory and intentions of the Distil Ennui Studios artist residency program

Film Courtesy..
Yaroslav Builov / Ярослав Буйлов
Ekaterina Miftahova / Екатерина Мифтахова

Sayan Films visit Dark Vat as 2 documentary film makers interview the artists in the city of Krasnoyarsk.

Film Courtesy.. Yaroslav Builov / Ярослав Буйлов Ekaterina Miftahova / Екатерина Мифтахова

Q&A with artist Alexander James Hamilton of The Distil Ennui Studio sharing information & announcing the opening of the public exhibition.

'Dark Vat' Artist Residency and Exhibition Press Release

Q&A with artist Alexander James Hamilton of The Distil Ennui Studio sharing information & announcing the opening of the public exhibition.

This design was taken to the proof print stage where we ran a few rolls, to produce in silk or a flock finish is the next stage; but costly.

A studio designed Morpho Peleides & Amathonte Butterfly Wallpaper in a flock Silk finish with pearl ink layer

This design was taken to the proof print stage where we ran a few rolls, to produce in silk or a flock finish is the next stage; but costly.

Dark Vat - as seen By Elizaveta Stefankina

The eye of a camera woman - film maker Elizaveta Stefankina takes up residence in Dark Vat

Dark Vat - as seen By Elizaveta Stefankina

The magazines Arts Editor and entire crew it seems visit the Dark Vat Studio in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. April 2019.

Sobaka Magazines Arts Editor meets the resident artists at the Dark Vat Studio artist residency

The magazines Arts Editor and entire crew it seems visit the Dark Vat Studio in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. April 2019.

a film from inside the space on the media open day

Cultura 24 film 'Dark Vat' - arts documentary interviewing the artist founder of the residency program

a film from inside the space on the media open day

a film defining the purpose & philosophy of the artist residency

What is Dark Vat

a film defining the purpose & philosophy of the artist residency

It has been a chaotic start to the process taking over yet another very raw studio space with each of the artists search for pockets of silence to be able to root and grow

The Siberian artist residency begins

It has been a chaotic start to the process taking over yet another very raw studio space with each of the artists search for pockets of silence to be able to root and grow

Notes from attending an important gathering of decision makers.

So we can all enjoy the heritage of clean waters - plastic free Maldives workshop

Notes from attending an important gathering of decision makers.

artists working in the fields of ballet, opera, filmmakers, photographers, composers, pianists, digital creators, poets & sculptors are invited to apply.

2019 Artist Residency - applications invited from the fields of ballet film music & sculpture

artists working in the fields of ballet, opera, filmmakers, photographers, composers, pianists, digital creators, poets & sculptors are invited to apply.

Interview transcript

artist manifesto - Closer to painting than anything I could imagine for a photograph

Interview transcript

Created whenever I had a break from the schedule of the #PlasticFreeMaldives #designworkshop. Time is everything.

waterproof cree lighting illuminates the coral reef & ocean to create abstract water series of photographs

Created whenever I had a break from the schedule of the #PlasticFreeMaldives #designworkshop. Time is everything.

 A rare visit to the underwater analogue photographic artists studio where he creates unique artworks that bleed a surreal sense of alienation.

TV interview with Deutche Welle's EUROMAX in a rare visit to the artists studio in London

A rare visit to the underwater analogue photographic artists studio where he creates unique artworks that bleed a surreal sense of alienation.

shot offshore on grainy 5*4 inch polaroid film stock that expired in 1987.

New figurative works underway shot offshore in the open ocean on grainy 5by4 inch polaroid film

shot offshore on grainy 5*4 inch polaroid film stock that expired in 1987.

whilst Gregory uses a great deal of post production in his works, the scale of the production is very filmic and interesting to see behind the scenes.

Close Up; a short film discussion with the process of Gregory Crewdson

whilst Gregory uses a great deal of post production in his works, the scale of the production is very filmic and interesting to see behind the scenes.

Observing nature and documenting my experiments.

Plein air ocean studio. Art and science have their meeting point in method

Observing nature and documenting my experiments.

as timeline confirmed for the opening of the #PET & #HDPE plastic recycling facility in the Maldives is tabled.

speaking at 'Plastic Free Maldives' conference scientists island elders EPA and presidents office

as timeline confirmed for the opening of the #PET & #HDPE plastic recycling facility in the Maldives is tabled.

Liquid Mechanics - No liquid behaves quite as oddly as water

Liquid Mechanics - No liquid behaves quite as oddly as water

Liquid Mechanics - No liquid behaves quite as oddly as water

A major donation of artworks by artist Alexander James Hamilton to help fund a new recycling facility working with the Soneva Foundation.

PET & HDPE Plastic recycling facility for the remote islands of the Maldives

A major donation of artworks by artist Alexander James Hamilton to help fund a new recycling facility working with the Soneva Foundation.

experiments with studio built Cree lighting units in a bid to reduce his studios carbon footprint

Artist hand makes his own studio and gallery lighting to explore underwater flower Vanitas from old beer cans

experiments with studio built Cree lighting units in a bid to reduce his studios carbon footprint

a look inside the exhibition space with Dellasposa Gallery.

Visions from the shoreline 'Field observation is the way to discover the world and interpret it for yourself'

a look inside the exhibition space with Dellasposa Gallery.

uncovering the deeper meaning behind the artworks of today exploring the invisible sources of the artwork: talks with today’s artists

Vernon Press publish ANIMAE striving to uncover the deeper meaning behind the artworks of today

uncovering the deeper meaning behind the artworks of today exploring the invisible sources of the artwork: talks with today’s artists

Textures and texts from the shoreline: A collection of letters & PhotoGrams

As I relocate to the Maldives continuing on a project started 30 years ago beach coral reef cleanup

Textures and texts from the shoreline: A collection of letters & PhotoGrams

with the artist quoting 'the surface tension of the water is my playground'

Interview. You can see a thirst to create something meaningful that drives & inspires underwater artist

with the artist quoting 'the surface tension of the water is my playground'

in the past I have often used the studio to deploy guerrilla tactics to get certain messages out into the public domain in a playful and meaningful way.

redesigning the classic barcode into these playful alternatives as ideas of breaking free from the system

in the past I have often used the studio to deploy guerrilla tactics to get certain messages out into the public domain in a playful and meaningful way.

artist continues to create compelling underwater analogue photographs that have the semblance of paintings

ArtNet Interview 'how to continue challenging our understanding of photography as a medium' ?

artist continues to create compelling underwater analogue photographs that have the semblance of paintings

opening with Dellasposa Gallery to view key Flag, Butterfly, Photographic, Sculpture Painting and Illuminated artworks.

Death of the dream - exhibition schedule dates to see key Flag Butterfly Photographic Painting and Illuminated artworks

opening with Dellasposa Gallery to view key Flag, Butterfly, Photographic, Sculpture Painting and Illuminated artworks.

Exploring the history & meaning behind artists using flag motifs.

Exhibition text by curator & Co-Founder of Dellasposa Fine Art London

Exploring the history & meaning behind artists using flag motifs.

Ahead of London Exhibition opening 'All Icons are false' Alexander speaks with the ArtNet Galleries Team.

ArtNet. Artist Interview May 2017. asking how water can be an artistic medium ?

Ahead of London Exhibition opening 'All Icons are false' Alexander speaks with the ArtNet Galleries Team.

Only three countries have not signed up to this important environmental agreement.

The death of the dream of democracy

Only three countries have not signed up to this important environmental agreement.

Inspired by the dream-like aesthetic of Alexander's work

Artist Studio Poetry Recital 'I don't want to last forever, you told me not to fade'

Inspired by the dream-like aesthetic of Alexander's work

The sad case of unethical profiteering as a tourist found cashing in on a dead artists work and important legacy

the work of photographer Milagros Caturla bought at a market tourist cashes in on dead artists legacy

The sad case of unethical profiteering as a tourist found cashing in on a dead artists work and important legacy

Ecocide 'Today we fight wars over access to oil, soon those same disputes will erupt over water and this fate for humanity takes over of my thoughts in the studio'

OIL + WATER societies grim dependence on oil will soon shift to water, the great fate of humanity

Ecocide 'Today we fight wars over access to oil, soon those same disputes will erupt over water and this fate for humanity takes over of my thoughts in the studio'

Artnet article leads with the headline - 5 Artworks that remind us of the latest runway gowns.

Ophelia referenced to Valentino catwalk show of flowing silks

Artnet article leads with the headline - 5 Artworks that remind us of the latest runway gowns.

Studio as laboratory, article by Eloise Stephens & Alexander James Hamilton, exploring the studio during the 2017 artist residency within the Distil Ennui Studio.

Article published in issue 13 of After Nyne Magazine Studio as laboratory

Studio as laboratory, article by Eloise Stephens & Alexander James Hamilton, exploring the studio during the 2017 artist residency within the Distil Ennui Studio.

Created during the artist residency in August 2015. Written by Sophie Fenella Robins. Performed by Alexandra Rachel Mai

Artist film shot within the Distil Ennui Studio London. A poetry recital titled 'Water Light'.

Created during the artist residency in August 2015. Written by Sophie Fenella Robins. Performed by Alexandra Rachel Mai

From 1955 'Une Femme Coquette'  with English subtitles.

Lost film by Jean-Luc Godard

From 1955 'Une Femme Coquette' with English subtitles.

announcing first solo exhibition in London in 4 years 'All icons are false'. May 2017.

'All icons are false' floral abstraction photographic works exhibited for the first time

announcing first solo exhibition in London in 4 years 'All icons are false'. May 2017.

words by Finnian Mallally Muschinski

Arts editor of FreeMan Journal - Humanity is in a perilous need of a spiritual renaissance with nature

words by Finnian Mallally Muschinski

working primarily on 10 * 8 & 5 * 4  inch plates - A romantic obsession with analogue film utilising the interventions of water and light.

Do not mistake it for nostalgia; it is a knowledge that this would be lost to any other medium.

dedicated to analogue film photography working primarily on 10 * 8 & 5 * 4 inch plates

working primarily on 10 * 8 & 5 * 4 inch plates - A romantic obsession with analogue film utilising the interventions of water and light. Do not mistake it for nostalgia; it is a knowledge that this would be lost to any other medium.

late night conversations over a simple table of coffee and cigarettes

In conversation last night with Johan Huizinga writing Homo Ludens

late night conversations over a simple table of coffee and cigarettes

underwater floral abstractions in this striking visual series of flowers underwater

Rosae series of underwater roses explores the new church of brand and celebrity

underwater floral abstractions in this striking visual series of flowers underwater

underwater silver gelatin print. I hate the word homophobia. Its not a phobia, you're scared, you're an asshole.

Artwork donated to Stonewall charity auction titled - I hate the word homophobia. Its not a phobia you're scared you're an asshole

underwater silver gelatin print. I hate the word homophobia. Its not a phobia, you're scared, you're an asshole.

Aired on BBC Radio 4 - A POINT OF VIEW program

radio interview with critical arts historian Will Self exploring whats wrong with modern art

Aired on BBC Radio 4 - A POINT OF VIEW program

in conversation last night  'EXIT crucifixion' a studio installation inspired by the death of British - American artist & friend Nancy Fouts.

Artist Manifesto - you must have a relentless drive concerning process and failure

in conversation last night 'EXIT crucifixion' a studio installation inspired by the death of British - American artist & friend Nancy Fouts.

a letter from the collections founder Donna Spaon.

underwater Vanitas artwork The Great Leveller heads to the Donna Spaan Collection

a letter from the collections founder Donna Spaon.

From the Russian Diaries - The real tastes of Siberia located in the heart of Moscow city.

Finding the best restaurant and vodka in Moscow - Chemodan & Zveroboynaya Vodka the tastes of Siberia

From the Russian Diaries - The real tastes of Siberia located in the heart of Moscow city.

Art and collectables article Dancing with Butterflies, a collection of unique photographic prints to collect

"I want photography to be important again, it is so dissolved by social media and photoshop that we rarely look into a photograph any more; I want to extend the parameters of what is possible." AJH

noted in letter from Professor Andrei Tolstoy (nee. Leo) 1956-2016. dated 14th July 2014

Letter exchange between Andrei Tolstoy and artist Alexander James Hamilton

noted in letter from Professor Andrei Tolstoy (nee. Leo) 1956-2016. dated 14th July 2014

why this painting is so important.

'A Basket of fruit' A painting by Caravaggio 1596. Why this painting is so important?

why this painting is so important.

ideas concerning the spiritual and economic valuation of artworks

the debate over artist editions ' A bold move that all are now unique with no editions ever to be produced'

ideas concerning the spiritual and economic valuation of artworks

Sending a healthy message to the art world. The sad closing of the Hughes Gallery in sound financial health as it transitions into an arts foundations.

The end of an Australian art legacy declaring the art world had been taken over by dickheads

Sending a healthy message to the art world. The sad closing of the Hughes Gallery in sound financial health as it transitions into an arts foundations.

 'The Illusion in oils' taking over an unlit raw building floor plate and installing the hand made bullet lighting system into the space to light the exhibition.

Exhibition of unique prints hosted on the 60th floor 'sky room' of Iset Tower Yekaterinburg, Russia.

'The Illusion in oils' taking over an unlit raw building floor plate and installing the hand made bullet lighting system into the space to light the exhibition.

After just having landed in Moscow following 4 days of travelling, whilst sinking to the bottom end of a litre of Vodka - the rest is self explanatory

Artists frank and off the cuff discussion interview with Christa Leonard founder of Philistine Magazine

After just having landed in Moscow following 4 days of travelling, whilst sinking to the bottom end of a litre of Vodka - the rest is self explanatory

Excerpt from an interview held in London at The House Of St Barnabas, Greek Street, Soho, London

Artist Studio Interview with FAD Magazines Kimberley Brown

Excerpt from an interview held in London at The House Of St Barnabas, Greek Street, Soho, London

article by Eloise Stevens from the 2015 Distil Ennui London Studio artist residency.

Chaos in residence a critical text based on the artist residency by Eloise Stevens

article by Eloise Stevens from the 2015 Distil Ennui London Studio artist residency.

As works from the series 'Transparency of a dream'  are selected ahead of an early 2016 exhibition; this text written by arts history alumni Lizzy Hajos arrives in the studio.

how analogue photography is influencing young artists today

As works from the series 'Transparency of a dream' are selected ahead of an early 2016 exhibition; this text written by arts history alumni Lizzy Hajos arrives in the studio.

this is a fly on the wall documentary filmed exclusively in the now famous Moscow studio 'Red October'

Russian TV Arts Documentary filmed on location in Moscow with RTV

this is a fly on the wall documentary filmed exclusively in the now famous Moscow studio 'Red October'

In conversation last night.

a poem by Eugenio Blanco after attending a rooftop dinner and cinema night at the studio

In conversation last night.

I have always believed that any thought that is not acted upon or sketched / noted down is a complete waste of time and energy - for me memory is lead on parchment

The art of letter writing conveying thoughts with analogue memory scratchings of lead and ink on parchment

I have always believed that any thought that is not acted upon or sketched / noted down is a complete waste of time and energy - for me memory is lead on parchment

John Pallant, Regional Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi EMEA, curated and helped to handpick the 9 most deserving individuals for the Alexander James Artist Residency which was supported on Chainy.com

John Pallant CD of Saatchi worldwide works with the Distil Ennui Studio to curate the artist residency

John Pallant, Regional Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi EMEA, curated and helped to handpick the 9 most deserving individuals for the Alexander James Artist Residency which was supported on Chainy.com

creating new environmental works as an installation based execution

The environmental effect of plastic pollution on the north African coast

creating new environmental works as an installation based execution

This was sent some weeks ago to Tim Cook at apple corporation which is noted as an email address he will personally respond to; No reply has ever been received.

a Letter to Tim Cook CEO of Apple Corporation regarding plagiarism of artworks moral and copyright abuse

This was sent some weeks ago to Tim Cook at apple corporation which is noted as an email address he will personally respond to; No reply has ever been received.

The reasoning behind this project, as artist Alexander James Hamilton and the Distil Ennui Studio host a major collaborative project with composers and poets.

Artist Residency of 9 young artists invited to cross pollinate in the studio together for a month.

The reasoning behind this project, as artist Alexander James Hamilton and the Distil Ennui Studio host a major collaborative project with composers and poets.

from one of America's greatest poets; courtesy Artbound & KCET.

a raw & touching Bukowski reading filmed in 1972 short and insightful

from one of America's greatest poets; courtesy Artbound & KCET.

Resident artist Sophie Fenella recites her first piece created through her residency.

Poetry recital by Sophie Fenella - Prayers for sleep re-written

Resident artist Sophie Fenella recites her first piece created through her residency.

The watery world of Alexander James Eva-Luise Schwarz Editor-In-Chief, Four Magazine

The studio residency program is visited by Eva-Luise Schwarz of Four Magazine

The watery world of Alexander James Eva-Luise Schwarz Editor-In-Chief, Four Magazine

everyone from the likes of Vivian Maier, James Dean, Paul McCartney and Robert Doisneu did the exact same thing with the Rolleiflex camera I have carried for over 30 years; they did a self portrait

Rolleiflex self portraits today I join Vivian Maier James Dean and Robert Doisneu with my first

everyone from the likes of Vivian Maier, James Dean, Paul McCartney and Robert Doisneu did the exact same thing with the Rolleiflex camera I have carried for over 30 years; they did a self portrait

10 artists, 1 Studio, 1 month. London. August 2015.

9 artists offered a 1 month paid Artist Residency selection curated by Saatchi & Saatchi CD John Pallant

10 artists, 1 Studio, 1 month. London. August 2015.

artist discussion on natural interventions

In conversation last night - Artist working in an alliance with nature

artist discussion on natural interventions

The more well-known you are as an artist the more scared you become of breaking the boundaries of your own construction. You need to walk in the face of failure.

INTERVIEW: with Russian Arts & Culture. As an artist you need to constantly walk in the face of failure.

The more well-known you are as an artist the more scared you become of breaking the boundaries of your own construction. You need to walk in the face of failure.

Although the organisers hung the artwork upside down in the selection process it was nice to be nominated.

Oil + Water exploring enthalpy of fusion is shortlisted for Environmental photographer of the year award 2015

Although the organisers hung the artwork upside down in the selection process it was nice to be nominated.

Vanitas works feature in the Museum show 'Nature Morte', Stavangerin Norway
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Museum opening of the touring exhibition Natre Morte in Stavanger Norway

Vanitas works feature in the Museum show 'Nature Morte', Stavangerin Norway
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I think you will enjoy this striking visual dialogue

strange and ethereal world created by artist Anders Hayward with Sistema and Eugenio Recuenco

I think you will enjoy this striking visual dialogue

a scientific experiment where a glass rose has pure gold microscopically ground and ingested through the flowers water supply brings about incredible transformation.

New piece titled caeruleum aurum leaves the studio for PHOTO Shanghai

a scientific experiment where a glass rose has pure gold microscopically ground and ingested through the flowers water supply brings about incredible transformation.

 a telephone interview published Feb 2015

Smithsonian Magazine interview with Jeff Campagna

a telephone interview published Feb 2015

this took over the night working by an open fire experimenting with light and sound.

'Moon Logic' experiment with a frozen light prism and sphere made of ice

this took over the night working by an open fire experimenting with light and sound.

this interview was given when I first met Eva-Luise Schwarz, it was surrounded by Vanitas works at the recent exhibition at the Club, Cafe Royal.

Artist Interview with Eva Luise Schwarz of Four Magazine

this interview was given when I first met Eva-Luise Schwarz, it was surrounded by Vanitas works at the recent exhibition at the Club, Cafe Royal.

Starting work creating a series of location based sculptures from ossuaries of frozen oil and water exploring the process 'Enthalpy of fusion'.

artists Siberian studio freezes in for four harsh months of gruelling survival skills mixed with arts practice

Starting work creating a series of location based sculptures from ossuaries of frozen oil and water exploring the process 'Enthalpy of fusion'.

to create 'OIL & WATER' - The Siberian project by ecocide environmental artist Alexander James Hamilton

environmental ecocide artist relocates studio to the forests of Siberia in winter exploring enthalpy of fusion

to create 'OIL & WATER' - The Siberian project by ecocide environmental artist Alexander James Hamilton

coining the phrase 'Ophelia and the chocolate factory'

Laissez Faire Magazine interview with Britt Pfluger. Ophelia and the chocolate factory

coining the phrase 'Ophelia and the chocolate factory'

It was wonderful to have met Andrei Tolstoy in what was to become a long standing letter correspondence friendship until his death in 2016.

an academic text for the exhibition Rastvorennaya Pechal written by Andrei Tolstoy nee Leo Tolstoy

It was wonderful to have met Andrei Tolstoy in what was to become a long standing letter correspondence friendship until his death in 2016.

Transcript from interview first published 18th August 2014 Artist Alexander James BY JOSH SIMS  PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIERS CUNLIFFE

Artist Interview with Josh Simms of Billionaire Magazine in the studio with unique darkroom hand prints

Transcript from interview first published 18th August 2014 Artist Alexander James BY JOSH SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIERS CUNLIFFE

a fun day spent in the workshop with long time friend and framer Simon Quinn.

Refitting old works with framer Simon Quinn

a fun day spent in the workshop with long time friend and framer Simon Quinn.

After a gruelling installation process I polished myself up for the opening just in time.

M24 TV Russia film Pre-Raphaelite figurative exhibition Rastvorennaya Pechal Triumph Gallery Moscow

After a gruelling installation process I polished myself up for the opening just in time.

Interview An Englishman in Moscow with Sophie Jane Newstead writing for BRIC Magazine

"Love what you do, and you will never have to work another day in your life". Acceptance by the Russian people was more important than a 'travelling circus' type infamous exhibition.

a stunning collection to view, download and study in your own time a wonderful cultural asset to be available free of charge - well done Morgan Museum.

Morgan Museum release Rembrandt etchings online

a stunning collection to view, download and study in your own time a wonderful cultural asset to be available free of charge - well done Morgan Museum.

Alexander James: interview Alexander James: Rastvorennaya Pechal (Dissolved Ennui) Triumph Gallery, Moscow 18 April – 11 May 2014 . by ANNA McNAY

Art Critic Anna McNay writing for Studio International poses questions about Russia and its culture

Alexander James: interview Alexander James: Rastvorennaya Pechal (Dissolved Ennui) Triumph Gallery, Moscow 18 April – 11 May 2014 . by ANNA McNAY

this was a well written and thoughful piece thank you Buro247

arts interview with Buro 247 renaissance underwater artist explores the old themes that still haunt him

this was a well written and thoughful piece thank you Buro247

what a lovely gathering at the Red October Studio to celebrate the opening of Rastvoyrennaya Pechal at the Triumph Gallery, Moscow.

Moscow After Party

what a lovely gathering at the Red October Studio to celebrate the opening of Rastvoyrennaya Pechal at the Triumph Gallery, Moscow.

arts editor Alice Lagnado caught up with Alexander James in London

Voice of Russia radio arts editor Alice Lagnado discussing the artists analogue underwater photography process

arts editor Alice Lagnado caught up with Alexander James in London

covering over 100 square metres the artist installed  a surreal floating cemetery installation within the historic Red October Studio.

Moscow experiments at the Red October studio installing a vast underground black water reflection pool

covering over 100 square metres the artist installed a surreal floating cemetery installation within the historic Red October Studio.

all new works since 2013 are produced as unique non edition works.

Unique works on paper from SWARM in production as from 2013 all are unique with no editions

all new works since 2013 are produced as unique non edition works.

the day has finally come to start the huge task of clearing and preparing the space

getting the keys to Building One of Red October Arabatska Moscow

the day has finally come to start the huge task of clearing and preparing the space

Crossing the border into Russia, I slowly make my way to Moscow alone in the truck through thick winter blizzards.

British artist relocates his entire studio to Moscow to an underground space at the Red October

Crossing the border into Russia, I slowly make my way to Moscow alone in the truck through thick winter blizzards.

nothing is to be expected as the surreal reality of a Russian studio and exhibition closes in

Notations in a Russian diary as I cross 7 countries alone in a vintage truck driving to Russia

nothing is to be expected as the surreal reality of a Russian studio and exhibition closes in

a richly produced publication with works from two PA&G artists, myself and Nancy Fouts.

Thames & Hudson publish underwater photographic vanitas works in a new book titled Natre Morte

a richly produced publication with works from two PA&G artists, myself and Nancy Fouts.

arts academic paper by Lizzy Worby investigates my practice.

Activating the Abyss, a critical text by Lizzy Worby, exploring the underwater photography artists studio

arts academic paper by Lizzy Worby investigates my practice.

A candid discussion about plans for creating all the artworks form his debut Russian exhibition from his new studio at the Red October, Moscow

Moscow Times Arts Editor Garrison Golubock the importance of the artists studio relocation to Russia

A candid discussion about plans for creating all the artworks form his debut Russian exhibition from his new studio at the Red October, Moscow

always the centre of controversy with Andres Serranos' piece titled 'Piss Christ'

controversy How not to destroy a photograph public attack on Andres Serranos piece titled Piss Christ

always the centre of controversy with Andres Serranos' piece titled 'Piss Christ'

A month into Alexander James’ stay in Russia, his studio at the Red October chocolate factory in the heart of Russia’s capital is up and running.

Artist opens historic studio at the Red October, Moscow 'Rastvoyrennaya Pechal' or 'Dissolved Sadness'

A month into Alexander James’ stay in Russia, his studio at the Red October chocolate factory in the heart of Russia’s capital is up and running.

Morpho Rhetenor Helena goes to the Monsoon Art Collection joining works by the likes of Gabrielle Orozco & Jeff Koons.

Morpho Rhetenor Helena goes to the Monsoon Art Collection joining works by Gabrielle Orozco & Jeff Koons.

Morpho Rhetenor Helena goes to the Monsoon Art Collection joining works by the likes of Gabrielle Orozco & Jeff Koons.

British artist Alexander James Hamilton to be the third British artist to have a major solo exhibition at Triumph Gallery, Moscow in 2014 before were Damien Hirst & The Chapman Brothers.

British artist only the third to have major solo exhibition at Triumph Gallery, Moscow in 2014

British artist Alexander James Hamilton to be the third British artist to have a major solo exhibition at Triumph Gallery, Moscow in 2014 before were Damien Hirst & The Chapman Brothers.

what beauty lies in the smallest of details of the natural world, for me a constant fascination

New species hatching in the studio butterfly breeding program

what beauty lies in the smallest of details of the natural world, for me a constant fascination

entering the surreal studio of  artist Alexander James Hamilton at the Distil Ennui Studio: by Shakira Malkani

Experiences of a studio Assistant in the surreal studio world of an underwater artist

entering the surreal studio of artist Alexander James Hamilton at the Distil Ennui Studio: by Shakira Malkani

an homage showing works from the seminal photographic exhibition 'Abstraction in photography'

1940s Photographs of NY by Gita Lenz an homage to the seminal exhibition Abstraction in photography

an homage showing works from the seminal photographic exhibition 'Abstraction in photography'

some closing photographs from the space and people involved.

Critically acclaimed underwater photography Vanitas exhibition Intersection closes its doors to the public

some closing photographs from the space and people involved.

in a candid interview with the artist inside the space.

The Positive interview with Hannah Tyrell discussing 'behind the art'.

in a candid interview with the artist inside the space.

a look at how the works were created in the studio

A look inside the studio as works for the exhibition 'Intersection' are created

a look at how the works were created in the studio

Creative Review pose the Question 'Dead Or Alive?' for a new series underwater glass flowers

"By keeping cut roses in a state of suspended animation, their colours drained but their life preserved, Alexander James has created images of surreal beauty.'"

just as the exhibition space is sealed off from outside light as the artist begins to install his custom art lighting system.

A brief moments pause for the artist during the installation of 'Intersection'.

just as the exhibition space is sealed off from outside light as the artist begins to install his custom art lighting system.

Reuters, the first outside camera to ever enter the Distil Ennui Studio.

Reuters Luke McGreggor visits theLondon studio of underwater artist Alexander James Hamilton

Reuters, the first outside camera to ever enter the Distil Ennui Studio.

Matilda Battersby looks into my process ahead of 'intersection'

The Independent - Matilda Battersby looks into my process ahead of 'intersection' exhibition

Matilda Battersby looks into my process ahead of 'intersection'

Hedge magazine's arts editor visits the critically acclaimed exhibition and discuss his underwater floral series

Hedge Magzine visit underwater photography vanitas exhibition INTERSECTION

Hedge magazine's arts editor visits the critically acclaimed exhibition and discuss his underwater floral series

as vanitas takes over the space in what will be a one year artist lockdown

the studio's props table as theatrical as ever

as vanitas takes over the space in what will be a one year artist lockdown

natural developments in still life

scene production in the studio with a Petrified bonsai tree & Caligo Eurilochus butterfly pupae

natural developments in still life

195*195 cms AP 'Glass' work in final framing

Large format framed work on paper from 'Glass' series leaves the studio to an important Russian collector

195*195 cms AP 'Glass' work in final framing

an insightful exploration into the artists studio practice

gerhard richter painting a film by corrina belz

an insightful exploration into the artists studio practice

reaching 1000 metres into the sky

Cai Guo-Qiang sky ladder film reaches for the stars developing from his earlier gunpowder drawing series

reaching 1000 metres into the sky

this came out in print on my birthday which was a nice surprise, thank you Jess.

Sunday Telegraph arts and culture feature surreal underwater glass flower series

this came out in print on my birthday which was a nice surprise, thank you Jess.

with over 20 species and 300 family members about to join us, the studio butterfly breeding allows me to explore the hatching process for endangered species to highlight environmental ecocide by he junk jewellery business in China

studio butterfly breeding allows me to explore the hatching process for endangered species

with over 20 species and 300 family members about to join us, the studio butterfly breeding allows me to explore the hatching process for endangered species to highlight environmental ecocide by he junk jewellery business in China

A strong looking double page spread layout within this internationally recognised magazine.  Thank you Cary Georges editor of 'THE 50', that was fun.

LA Times Magazine feature 50 Tokyo Taxi Signs At Night

A strong looking double page spread layout within this internationally recognised magazine. Thank you Cary Georges editor of 'THE 50', that was fun.

iconoclast — n 1. a person who attacks established or traditional concepts, principles, laws, etc 2. a destroyer of religious images or sacred objects

Art at Lloyds Club London with a group exhibition Iconoclasts

iconoclast — n 1. a person who attacks established or traditional concepts, principles, laws, etc 2. a destroyer of religious images or sacred objects

 Masters of Photography Film Archive (1972)

Diane Arbus Masters of Photography Film (1972)

Masters of Photography Film Archive (1972)

Remembering the wonderful work of Dorothea Lange

Past Masters interview transcript recorded with Dorothea Lange in 1964 for American Arts Richard Doud

Remembering the wonderful work of Dorothea Lange

Tokyo Taxi, an update from Teito Taxi Co. in Shinbashi - the oldest taxi company in Tokyo

lost in Shinbashi district of Tokyo as I work on completing my first book titled Tokyo Taxi

Tokyo Taxi, an update from Teito Taxi Co. in Shinbashi - the oldest taxi company in Tokyo

I found this interesting video with poignant comments from AA Gill and Stephen Bailey.

AA Gill and Stephen Bailey pos the question. Is Photography as a lesser medium than painting?

I found this interesting video with poignant comments from AA Gill and Stephen Bailey.

my first showing with new gallery Pertwee Anderson & Gold.

Stilleven group vanitas exhibition Pertwee Anderson and Gold Gallery with Nancy Fouts

my first showing with new gallery Pertwee Anderson & Gold.

a broad program of rare species will join the studio family very soon as the 'Swarm' series continues exploring new species and interpretations.

entomologist artist breeding in the studio environment hatching Morpho Peleides & Amathonto butterflies

a broad program of rare species will join the studio family very soon as the 'Swarm' series continues exploring new species and interpretations.

The night I met Nancy Fouts at her second opening with the gallery.

Un Think exhibition opens at Pertwee Anderson and Gold Gallery London

The night I met Nancy Fouts at her second opening with the gallery.

A small but poignant piece 'Talk to me' is accepted into the Davis Museum Lisboa collection.

an early work on paper 'talk to me' 2006 is accepted into the Davis Lisboa Museum collection

A small but poignant piece 'Talk to me' is accepted into the Davis Museum Lisboa collection.

it was strange after so many years of construction to see the lights finally switched on on this corporate event megaplex.

Londons Olympic Stadium lights up for the first time as snow falls across the city

it was strange after so many years of construction to see the lights finally switched on on this corporate event megaplex.

a short piece on my work featuring Tokyo Taxis at night.

Mainichi Newspaper Japan feature the city at night series Tokyo Taxi

a short piece on my work featuring Tokyo Taxis at night.

A new series exploring the street scenes of sex workers, a new covert series shot in Antwerp's Red Light District

The red light district of Antwerp a series fighting against the objectification of women

A new series exploring the street scenes of sex workers, a new covert series shot in Antwerp's Red Light District

As the ranks close in on stripping image makers of their fundamental creators rights.

protecting your work. A Copyright and Moral Rights Grab Is Spreading across platforms, Image Makers Beware

As the ranks close in on stripping image makers of their fundamental creators rights.

A series created in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil platform disaster

interview with the Association of photographers featured on the cover of the AOP Magazine

A series created in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil platform disaster

what will be the legacy from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe

BP Oil Disaster Deepwater Horizon - what will be the legacy from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe

what will be the legacy from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe

The sad passing of Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper: photographer, actor and cult influencer passes away

The sad passing of Dennis Hopper

Copyright rendered meaningless when a law court fails to grasp the uniqueness of an artwork., as an auction house disassembles the 'Polaroid Collection' of donated art works with zero respect for the donating artists wishes or rights.

Protect the uniqueness of an artworks copyright & moral rights, artists register work US Library of Congress

Copyright rendered meaningless when a law court fails to grasp the uniqueness of an artwork., as an auction house disassembles the 'Polaroid Collection' of donated art works with zero respect for the donating artists wishes or rights.

Anna Richardson takes a look at a very old body of work discussing my 'in camera' practice and these talented athletes.

Particle Parkour Muscle Act - a photographic series as the artist explores this explosive sport

Anna Richardson takes a look at a very old body of work discussing my 'in camera' practice and these talented athletes.

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