Dey Alexander

Work

This is a selection of recent work. Click or tap on an image to see a larger version.

Into the blue series (2025)

Collages made from tissue papers, dressmaking pattern paper, vintage book papers on a background of Nepalese lokta paper.

Abstract cross form collage with blue papers and black accents on a yellowed vintage paper background.
Abstract cross form collage with blue papers and black accents on a yellowed vintage paper background.
Abstract cross form collage with blue papers and black accents on a yellowed vintage paper background.

Subtext series (2025)

Collages made from tissue papers, dressmaking pattern paper, collected papers on a background of Nepalese lokta paper.

Poetry circle series (2024, 2025)

This series is a departure from my usual watercolour work, and it was a lot of fun. I made a bunch of these for our studio trail weekend, and a lot were sold. All are watercolour on A3 mineral or yupo paper.

Circular form in blue with splashes of yellow ochre and an asemic poem below.
Circular form in green with splashes of yellow ochre and red and an asemic poem below.
Circular form in grey-blue with splashes of yellow ochre and as asemic poem in the centre.

Written on the parched land series (2024)

Work in this series is watercolour and graphite on 56 x 38cm or 56 x 76 cm 300gsm 100% cotton paper. These were the colours that kept coming up for me after I returned from a road trip to Western Australia.

Abstract landscape in portrait orientation in warm grey and brown with red accents and burnt umber marks.
Abstract landscape in portrait orientation in warm grey and brown with red accents and burnt umber marks.
Abstract landscape in portrait orientation in warm grey and brown with red accents and burnt umber marks.

Fields of green series (2024)

Work in this series is watercolour and graphite on A3 240 gsm mineral paper or 200 gsm yupo paper. I love green, and while these photos look very bright, the colours are more subtle when each piece sits behind a mat and frame.

Abstract form in green-gold with darker green accents, burnt umber blobs, graphite and watercolour marks. Portrait orientation.
Abstract form in green-gold with darker green accents, burnt umber blobs, graphite and watercolour marks. Portrait orientation.
Abstract form in green-gold with darker green accents, burnt umber blobs, graphite and watercolour marks. Portrait orientation.

Winter by the lake series (2024)

Work in this series is watercolour, graphite and ink on A3 240 gsm mineral paper.

Abstract form in portrait orientation. Warm grey, warm red and brown with burnt umber blobs and asemic marks in graphite and watercolour.
Abstract form in portrait orientation. Warm grey, warm red and brown with burnt umber blobs and asemic marks in graphite and watercolour.
Abstract form in portrait orientation. Warm grey, warm red and brown with burnt umber blobs and asemic marks in graphite and watercolour.

Wilds of winter series (2024)

Work in this series is watercolour and graphite on A3 either 240 or 150 gsm mineral paper. This is probably my favourite series. I wish I’d have worked larger, but haven’t been able to source larger sheets or rolls of mineral paper.

Abstract landscape in buff titanium, undersea green and blue with sepia and graphite marks.
Abstract landscape in buff titanium, undersea green and blue with sepia and graphite marks.
Abstract landscape in buff titanium, undersea green and blue with sepia and graphite marks.
Abstract landscape in buff titanium, undersea green and blue with sepia and graphite marks.

Lake series (2023)

Work in this series is watercolour and graphite on A3 300 gsm cotton watercolour paper.

Work below is watercolour and graphite on either 76 x 56cm 300 gsm or 70 x 50cm 340 gsm cotton watercolour paper.