Alex W. McDonell
Artist / Curator
AWM-Art / Endless Art Studio, Scottsdale, AZ
awm-art.com | amcdonell@gmail.com
Artist / Curator
AWM-Art / Endless Art Studio, Scottsdale, AZ
awm-art.com | amcdonell@gmail.com
ABOUT
An abstract artist using elements of nature to create engaging fine art imagery suitable for almost any kind of living space, corporate office or public setting. Non-subjective patterns and textures contain a natural balance and harmony in such a way that the viewer begins to see their own interpretations. Like a modern Rorschach test, the work brings out the viewer’s own translations by challenging their minds to find or recognize something familiar and meaningful. Currently showing throughout the Phoenix metro area in galleries and pop-up exhibitions.
EXHIBITIONS OF WORK
2019 Artist Series II group exhibition, Modern Manor presents, Phoenix, AZ
(Curated by WAYL.A. Studios)
2019 Arizona State Fair Juried Show, Fine Art Mixed Media Category
2019 High Street 121 Gallery, - Everything Beautiful Art Walk, Scottsdale AZ
(Curated by Alex W. McDonell)
2018 YiLo Superstore Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2017 Parnian Luxury Furniture Gallery, Scottsdale AZ
2017 9 the Gallery, Tiny Pieces - Tiny Dances - Juried Group Show
2017 Arizona State Fair Juried Show, Fine Art Category
2017 IceHouse Gallery, Phoenix, AZ Fearless Arts Group
2017 Edgy Art, Juried Show, Herberger Gallery @ Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ
(Curated by Connie & A.O. Tucker) (catalogue)
2017 That New, Art D Tour 29, Unexpected Gallery, Phoenix, AZ (catalogue)
2016 Baron Properties/Linear Apartments Permanent Collection
2016 Parson’s Center for Health & Wellness, Phoenix, AZ
2016 Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo, Phoenix, AZ
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Salon 1219, Phoenix, AZ (with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle FLW, Scottsdale, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Salon 1219, Phoenix, AZ (with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Mesa, Mesa, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2010 Wooden Cow Gallery & Art Space. Albuquerque, NM “Ancient Cultures
Modern Artifacts”
2004 Frederic Ian Gallery, Boulder, CO - “Contemporary Lifestyles”
2004 BMoCA, Boulder, CO “Open Walls” Juried exhibit.
(Curated by WAYL.A. Studios)
2019 Arizona State Fair Juried Show, Fine Art Mixed Media Category
2019 High Street 121 Gallery, - Everything Beautiful Art Walk, Scottsdale AZ
(Curated by Alex W. McDonell)
2018 YiLo Superstore Gallery, Phoenix AZ
2017 Parnian Luxury Furniture Gallery, Scottsdale AZ
2017 9 the Gallery, Tiny Pieces - Tiny Dances - Juried Group Show
2017 Arizona State Fair Juried Show, Fine Art Category
2017 IceHouse Gallery, Phoenix, AZ Fearless Arts Group
2017 Edgy Art, Juried Show, Herberger Gallery @ Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ
(Curated by Connie & A.O. Tucker) (catalogue)
2017 That New, Art D Tour 29, Unexpected Gallery, Phoenix, AZ (catalogue)
2016 Baron Properties/Linear Apartments Permanent Collection
2016 Parson’s Center for Health & Wellness, Phoenix, AZ
2016 Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo, Phoenix, AZ
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Salon 1219, Phoenix, AZ (with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle FLW, Scottsdale, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Salon 1219, Phoenix, AZ (with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Mesa, Mesa, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2016 Two-Person Exhibition, Pita Jungle Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ
(with artist, Jennifer B. Hoffman)
2010 Wooden Cow Gallery & Art Space. Albuquerque, NM “Ancient Cultures
Modern Artifacts”
2004 Frederic Ian Gallery, Boulder, CO - “Contemporary Lifestyles”
2004 BMoCA, Boulder, CO “Open Walls” Juried exhibit.
PRESS
2016 Downtown Phoenix Journal: Parsons Center for Health and Wellness Celebrates
Community and Art, September 2, 2016 by Jackie Young.
https://downtownphoenixjournal.com/2016/09/02/parsons-center-health-wellness-celebrates-community-art/
Community and Art, September 2, 2016 by Jackie Young.
https://downtownphoenixjournal.com/2016/09/02/parsons-center-health-wellness-celebrates-community-art/
2017 The Arts Beacon: Edgy Art At The Herberger Gallery At The Arizona Center,
April 28, 2017 by Adella Helton.
http://www.theartsbeacon.com/edgy-art-at-the-herberger-gallery-at-the-arizona-center
April 28, 2017 by Adella Helton.
http://www.theartsbeacon.com/edgy-art-at-the-herberger-gallery-at-the-arizona-center
PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE
2003 MacLaren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, CO - Fine Art Sales, Art Installations,
Photographer, Web Master, & Designer Responsible for online & print event
promotions, Gallery installations & Patron installations
2005 Art Movement Inc. Boulder, CO - Art Consulting Group - Identity design,
Consulting
2007 Blink Gallery Boulder, CO - Gallery Opening Promotions, save-the-date designs,
event photography and web design.
RELATED EXPERIENCEPhotographer, Web Master, & Designer Responsible for online & print event
promotions, Gallery installations & Patron installations
2005 Art Movement Inc. Boulder, CO - Art Consulting Group - Identity design,
Consulting
2007 Blink Gallery Boulder, CO - Gallery Opening Promotions, save-the-date designs,
event photography and web design.
Professional Graphic Designer for 23 years (1996–current). I began my career during the rise of the Internet converting film into digital images for JCPenney’s first online catalog. At the time, only 30% of households even owned a home computer. Today everyone carries one in their pocket. Through the years I’ve watched and learned how technology affects the world and art around us. I’ve made art my career by embracing technology and learning how to create new types of imagery. Keeping up with commercial art trends has helped me shape the fine artwork I create today.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Retail, Catalog Retail, Web Publishing, Real Estate, Software
Development, Fine Art, Printing Pre-Press, Wine Making, Natural Health, Medical Education, Homeopathy, Pharmaceuticals Rx and OTC, Professional Supplements, Health and Fitness.
Development, Fine Art, Printing Pre-Press, Wine Making, Natural Health, Medical Education, Homeopathy, Pharmaceuticals Rx and OTC, Professional Supplements, Health and Fitness.
EDUCATION
1995 Art Institute of Dallas - Visual Communications Academic Honor Award
1993 Dale Carnegie Training - Human Relations, Leadership and Effective Speaking
1992 Tarrant County Junior College- Emphasis on Communications and Art. Business
Communications, Painting, and General Studies
1993 Dale Carnegie Training - Human Relations, Leadership and Effective Speaking
1992 Tarrant County Junior College- Emphasis on Communications and Art. Business
Communications, Painting, and General Studies