Alexander Augustus

Artists Alexander Augustus

Alexander Augustus, artist in residence at Manchester AIR

WINTER 2022 RESIDENT · JAN – MAR

Alexander Augustus

Metal sculpture · England, UK

Alexander Augustus is an English artist, born in 1988, who lives and works between London and Berlin. Known for his work in metal, he joined Manchester AIR at The Factory on Willow in Manchester, New Hampshire, for the Winter 2022 session.

About the work

Augustus belongs to a new generation of artists creating spectacular installations from meticulously made parts. He works with classic methods, including bronze casting, metalwork, painting, woodblock printing, textiles and theater, to explore mythology and storytelling at large scale.

Selected highlights

  • Large-scale works in metal in Berlin

  • Permanent steel sculptures in Seoul, South Korea

  • Installation work streamed into Tate Modern, London

  • Represented by Beaux Arts London

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