Alex Boyd
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Alex Boyd (born July 15, 1984 in Celle) is a German-Scottish photographer based in Irvine in the West Coast of Scotland.
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[edit] Life and Work
His photographic interests are wide ranging, however conceptual and landscape photography can be considered his main concerns, as is evident from his most recent exhibitions.
[edit] Recurring themes
While best known for stark Black and White imagery, certain recurring themes and influences are present in Boyd's work. He has in a recent interview cited Gerhard Richter and Gottfried Helnwein as major influences as well as the photographic approach of Ansel Adams. In his work themes of German Militarism and a fascination with 1930's and 40's Germany are apparent, as are themes of urban decay as well as the social effects of architecture.
[edit] Film
In 2007 Boyd directed and created the short film 'Die Hasenjagd', an 11 minute short film, comprised of the animation of several thousand photographs. The film does not offer a linear narrative, however is concerned with a criticism of nationalism and concerns the 1945 Hasenjagd massacre in Celle Germany. A soundtrack was provided by pianist Mike Garson and Billy Corgan of band Smashing Pumpkins.
[edit] Exhibition History
Solo Exhibitions:
23/01/06 -23/02/06 Cunningham House (Irvine)
01/05/06 -14/05/06 13th Note (Glasgow)
07/07/07 'Die Hasenjagd' Screening - (Fulham Palace, London)
14/05/08 -14/06/08 Offshore, (Glasgow)
Permanent Exhibitions:
15/04/06 Venue (Kilbirnie)
Collaborations:
The Dresden Dolls Uk Tour Installations:
04/05/06 - Exchange (Edinburgh) 05/05/06 - Cathouse (Glasgow) 06/05/06 - Academy 2 (Manchester) 07/05/06 - Leadmill (Sheffield) 09/05/06 - Academy (Birmingham) 10/05/06 - Junction (Cambridge) 11/05/06 - Concorde 2 (Brighton) 12/05/06 - Astoria (London)
2/07/06 - 2/07/06 - with John Edmonds - New Mexico, U.S.A
Group Exhibitions:
David Bowie Net Art Show - New York August 07 New York
The Open Call Exhibition - Doon Valley Museum (Dalmellington) from 30th September until 23rd December 2006, and the Baird Institute (Cumnock) from 20th January until 31st March 2007
North Ayrshire Open Exhibition - 03/12/07 - 08/12/07 -Kilwinning, Ayrshire
Breakthrough - San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery 20/04/07 - 16/06/07 -San Francisco
W.A.A.P.N - Musée de l'Elysée 08/02/07 - 20/05/07 - Lausanne, Switzerland
W.A.A.P.N - 013, 13/10/07 - 12/01/08 - Tilburg, The Netherlands
Future shows
'Circles' Collaboration with artist Hugh Loney Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Solo Exhibition:
HAC (Irvine)
The Palace (Kilmarnock)
The Arches (Glasgow)
Venue (Edinburgh)
