My figurative paintings are infused with elements of American pop culture including movie posters, comics, and ads. A love of commercial art and absurd humor inspires my work. Using brushes, sponges, markers, and sometimes my hands, I often feel like a rogue illustrator bringing my zany ideas to life.
Alex Spalding (b. 1985, Springfield, MO) is a contemporary illustrative painter working primarily in the mediums of acrylic and vinyl. He creates colorful, stylistic paintings using methods that draw from a range of commercial influences, as well as Pop Art. He spent two decades making electronic music and writing before returning to his original passion for the visual arts. Alex currently lives and works in Philadelphia, PA.
2024
The Freedom Show, IMPeRFeCT Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Bodies In Motion, 20*20 House, Lansdowne, PA
All You Can Eat, The Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
