Alexandra Verity Randall (born August 1982) is an English lighting designer and artist.[4][5][6] She is known for her use of unconventional materials in large-scale chandeliers, such as taxidermy[7] rawhide[8] and salvaged materials. Her studio is based in London.[9]
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| Born | Alexandra Verity Randall August 1982 Reading, Berkshire, England[2] |
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| Known for | Artist, lighting designer, writer |
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| Website | www.alexrandall.co.uk |
Early life and education edit
Randall is from Berkshire. She first attended the Chelsea School of Art[10] where she studied sculpture and later Falmouth College of Art[11] where she completed an MA in Professional Writing.
Career edit
In 2006, Randall started her career as a lighting artist and designed her first piece, the award-winning Bakelite Telephone Lamp[12] In 2007 Randall's work started making its way into the marketplace in stores such as Liberty and Harvey Nichols.
Randall's work normally finds its way into boutique hotels, restaurants[13] and private residences[14] as well as the clothing brand Ted Baker. She has designed much of their bespoke lighting pieces for their international stores.[15]
In 2008, Randall started working in the controversial medium of taxidermy[16][17] She took the ethical stance to work only with already dead or culled animals and so has worked a lot with vermin. Works in this vein range from The Carriers to The Rat Swarm Lamp ‘The most nightmarish lamp ever produced’ and Squirrel Wall Lights.[18]
Randall works collaboratively with the photographer Claire Rosen[19] Their images have won multiple awards.
Randall is involved with the charity Freddie For A Day, creating a large scale cast of the statue of Freddie Mercury for the benefit of the charity.[20]
In 2012, Randall was invited by the boutique Hong Kong[21] based store Lane Crawford to exhibit.[22]
Selected shows edit
- 2012 Lane Crawford, Hong Kong[23]
- 2011 The memory collection, The Russian club, Dalston[24]
- 2011 Guest Speaker- The Day of Light, the Netherlands[25]
- 2011 Solo show, Ken Fulk, San Francisco[26]
- 2010 Tent London[27][28]
- 2010 ‘The Future Perfect’ New York[29]
- 2009 Stuff and Nonsense. London.[30]
- 2009 '100% Design', .
- 2008 'Where To?' Solo Show. London.[31]
- 2008 'Pulse', London.[32]
- 2008 '100% Design', London.[33]
- 2008 'Trash Luxe', Liberty Department Store, London.[34]
- 2007 'Pulse', London.
- 2007 '100% Design', London.
Major artworks edit
- The Antler Chandelier (2010)[35]
- Bakelite Phone Lamps (2006)
- The Carriers (2011)
- Duck Desk Lamp (2009)[36][37][38][39]
- In Memory Of Freddie (2011)
- The Gramophone Chandelier (2007)
- Organ Pipe Chandelier (2008)
- Pigeon pendants (2008)
- The Rat Swarm Lamp (2010)
- Saw Blade Chandelier (2010)
- Squirrel Wall lights (2010)[40]
- In Memory Of Triumph (2011)
References edit
- ^ "Skin and Bones". Crafts Magazine (234): 92. January 2012.
- ^ "Alexandra Verity Randall". England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Prime, Richard. "Alex Randall Bespoke Lighting". Cool Hunting. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ The Sunday Times Magazine. 27 May 2012.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ "Skin and Bones". Crafts Magazine (234): 92. January 2012.
- ^ "Designer Focus". London Homes and Property. May 2011.
- ^ "Animal Magic". House and Home. 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Think Outside The White Cube". Bricks & Mortar. 25 November 2011.
- ^ "Creative Heads". Domas Nova: 81. Spring 2012.
- ^ Magaldi, Elisa. "Taxidermy popular as new art form". Arts London News. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013.
- ^ Stacey, Camilla. "One Hundred Great Careers" (PDF). UCF.
- ^ "Ethical Homewares". The Independent: 66. 18 August 2007.
- ^ "Luxurious Living". A1 Lighting (19): 82. May 2012.
- ^ "Into the light". Millionaire Lifestyle Magazine. June 2011.
- ^ Millar, Jamie. "GQ Style Spy". GQ.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Stuff we love". Tatler. August 2011.
- ^ "Light After Death". Tatler. 306 (10): 239. October 2011.
- ^ "Design Notebook: By David Nichols". Telegraph Magazine: 82. 23 July 2011.
- ^ Raiser, Jennifer (12 February 2011). "Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen"". www.sfwire.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The memory Collection". A review of the launch of the collection. Trends Blog. November 2011.
- ^ Ming Pao Daily. 24 May 2012.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ "The Bespoken Art". Harpers Bazaar. May 2012.
- ^ "Alex Randall's asian debut". Lane Crawford.
- ^ "The memory Collection". A review of the launch of the collection. Trends Blog. November 2011.
- ^ "Dag Van Het Licht in Heerenveen". architectenweb.nl.
- ^ Raiser, Jennifer (12 February 2011). "Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen"". www.sfwire.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ever-evolving, Ever-changing". Tent London. 23 September 2010. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
- ^ Baker, Johnathan. "Alex Randall, Bespoke Lighting". www.retailstorewindow.com.
- ^ Chen, Jason (17 May 2010). "The Future Perfect Is Now". GQ Magazine.
- ^ "Stuff and Nonsense". Brompton Design District. Archived from the original on 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Where To?". Brompton Design District.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Pure Design". pure design.
- ^ Lighten Up. Crystal Palace: RedesignDesign Limited. 2008. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-9557129-1-3.
- ^ Proud, Danielle (14 October 2007). "Make it big". The Sunday Times Style.
- ^ "Shiver and Chic – Jessica style". You Magazine. 15 May 2011.
- ^ Robb Report. February 2012.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ "The New Chandeliers". You Magazine. 2011.
- ^ "Hunting shooting and fishing guide". Tatler. August 2011.
- ^ "Timeless Appeal". Inside Out. June 2011.
- ^ "Especial Decoracion". El Mundo. 23 October 2011.