{{Short description|English artist (born 1982)}} {{About|the British artist|other people with the name|Alexander Randall (disambiguation)}} {{Use British English|date=February 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox artist | name = Alex Randall<ref>{{cite journal|title=Skin and Bones|journal=Crafts Magazine|date=January 2012|issue=234|pages=92}}</ref> | image = Alex_Randall (cropped).jpg | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = Alexandra Verity Randall | birth_date = August 1982 | birth_place = Reading, Berkshire, England<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/record?recordid=bmd%2fb%2f1982%2f3%2faz%2f001283%2f115|title=Alexandra Verity Randall|publisher=England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008|accessdate=17 April 2024}}</ref> | known_for = Artist, lighting designer, writer | training = {{Plainlist| * Falmouth College of Art * Chelsea School of Art * Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College }} | awards = {{Plainlist| * '''2011''' ''Bespoke'' Silver, [http://px3.fr/ Prix de la Photographie] In collaboration with Claire Rosen * '''2011''' ''Bespoke'' Gold, [http://px3.fr/ Prix de la Photographie] In collaboration with Claire Rosen * '''2010''' ''Bespoke'' Short List, [http://www.worldphoto.org/the-awards/ Sony World Awards] In collaboration with Claire Rosen * '''2007''' ''The Most Promising Newcomer'' Award by Liberty<ref>{{cite web|last=Prime|first=Richard|title=Alex Randall Bespoke Lighting|url=http://www.coolhunting.com/design/alex-randall.php|publisher=Cool Hunting|access-date=11 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718101047/http://www.coolhunting.com/design/alex-randall.php|archive-date=18 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> }} | website = [http://www.alexrandall.co.uk www.alexrandall.co.uk] }}
'''Alexandra Verity Randall''' (born August 1982) is an English lighting designer and artist.<ref>{{cite journal|title=none|journal=The Sunday Times Magazine|date=27 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Skin and Bones|journal=Crafts Magazine|date=January 2012|issue=234|pages=92}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Designer Focus|journal=London Homes and Property|date=May 2011}}</ref> She is known for her use of unconventional materials in large-scale chandeliers, such as taxidermy<ref>{{cite journal|title=Animal Magic|journal=House and Home|date=13 August 2011}}</ref> rawhide<ref>{{cite journal|title=Think Outside The White Cube|journal=Bricks & Mortar|date=25 November 2011}}</ref> and salvaged materials. Her studio is based in London.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Creative Heads|journal=Domas Nova|date=Spring 2012|pages=81}}</ref>
==Early life and education== Randall is from Berkshire. She first attended the Chelsea School of Art<ref>{{cite web|last=Magaldi |first=Elisa |title=Taxidermy popular as new art form |url=http://www.artslondonnews.co.uk/20120509-alex-randall-light-design |publisher=Arts London News |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314171209/http://www.artslondonnews.co.uk/20120509-alex-randall-light-design |archivedate=14 March 2013 }}</ref> where she studied sculpture and later Falmouth College of Art<ref>{{cite web|last=Stacey|first=Camilla|title=One Hundred Great Careers|url=http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/downloads/alumni/ucf_100_careers_web.pdf|publisher=UCF}}</ref> where she completed an MA in Professional Writing.
==Career== In 2006, Randall started her career as a lighting artist and designed her first piece, the award-winning Bakelite Telephone Lamp<ref>{{cite journal|title=Ethical Homewares|journal=The Independent|date=18 August 2007|pages=66}}</ref> In 2007 Randall's work started making its way into the marketplace in stores such as Liberty and Harvey Nichols.
Randall's work normally finds its way into boutique hotels, restaurants<ref>{{cite journal|title=Luxurious Living|journal=A1 Lighting|date=May 2012|issue=19|pages=82}}</ref> and private residences<ref>{{cite journal|title=Into the light|journal=Millionaire Lifestyle Magazine|date=June 2011}}</ref> as well as the clothing brand Ted Baker. She has designed much of their bespoke lighting pieces for their international stores.<ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Jamie |title=GQ Style Spy |url=http://www.gqmagazine.co.uk/features/style_spy/default.aspx?id=63 |publisher=GQ }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 300px|thumb|left|''The Carriers'' In 2008, Randall started working in the controversial medium of taxidermy<ref>{{cite journal|title=Stuff we love|journal=Tatler|date=August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Light After Death|journal=Tatler |date=October 2011|volume=306|issue=10|pages=239}}</ref> She took the ethical stance to work only with already dead or culled animals and so has worked a lot with vermin. Works in this vein range from [http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/index.php#p=-1&a=0&at=0 The Carriers] to [http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=13&p=0&a=0&at=0 The Rat Swarm Lamp] [http://www.fastcompany.com/1647505/icff-2010-future-perfect-brings-the-whimsy-with-rats ‘The most nightmarish lamp ever produced’] and [http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=30&p=0&a=0&at=0 Squirrel Wall Lights].<ref>{{cite journal|title=Design Notebook: By David Nichols|journal=Telegraph Magazine|date=23 July 2011 |pages=82}}</ref>
Randall works collaboratively with the photographer Claire Rosen<ref>{{cite web|first=Jennifer |last=Raiser |title=Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen" |url=http://www.sfwire.com/archives/2308 |publisher=www.sfwire.com |date=12 February 2011 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Their images have won multiple awards.
Randall is involved with the charity [http://www.freddieforaday.com/ Freddie For A Day], creating a large scale cast of the statue of Freddie Mercury for the benefit of the charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=The memory Collection|url=http://trendsblog.co.uk/?m=201111|work=A review of the launch of the collection|publisher=Trends Blog| date=November 2011}}</ref>
In 2012, Randall was invited by the boutique Hong Kong<ref>{{cite journal|title=none|journal=Ming Pao Daily|date=24 May 2012}}</ref> based store [http://www.lanecrawford.com/ Lane Crawford] to exhibit.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Bespoken Art|journal=Harpers Bazaar|date=May 2012}}</ref>
== Selected shows == * 2012 [http://www.lanecrawford.com/ ''Lane Crawford''], Hong Kong<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Randall's asian debut|url=http://www.lanecrawford.com/landing/featureArticle.jsp?article=14000011|publisher=Lane Crawford}}</ref> * 2011 The memory collection, [http://www.therussianclub.co.uk/ The Russian club], Dalston<ref>{{cite web|title=The memory Collection|url=http://trendsblog.co.uk/?m=201111|work=A review of the launch of the collection|publisher=Trends Blog| date=November 2011}}</ref> * 2011 Guest Speaker- The Day of Light, the Netherlands<ref>{{cite web|title=Dag Van Het Licht in Heerenveen|url=http://www.architectenweb.nl/aweb/redactie/redactie_detail.asp?iNID=27001|publisher=architectenweb.nl}}</ref> * 2011 ''Solo show'', [http://www.kenfulk.com/ ''Ken Fulk''], San Francisco<ref>{{cite web|first=Jennifer |last=Raiser |title=Ken Fulk Gallery Opening for "Bespoke: The Adventures of Randall and Rosen" |url=http://www.sfwire.com/archives/2308 |publisher=www.sfwire.com |date=12 February 2011 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> * 2010 [https://web.archive.org/web/20120703032456/http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/ ''Tent London'']<ref>{{cite web|title=Ever-evolving, Ever-changing |url=http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/press-releases/ever-evolving-ever-changing |publisher=Tent London |date=23 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925082547/http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/press-releases/ever-evolving-ever-changing |archivedate=25 September 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Baker|first=Johnathan|title=Alex Randall, Bespoke Lighting|url=http://www.retailstorewindows.com/2010/09/alex-randall-bespoke-lighting.html|publisher=www.retailstorewindow.com}}</ref> * 2010 [https://web.archive.org/web/20120624091504/http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/ ‘''The Future Perfect''’] New York<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Jason|title=The Future Perfect Is Now|url=https://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2010/05/the-future-perfect-is-now.html|publisher=GQ Magazine |date=17 May 2010}}</ref> * 2009 ''Stuff and Nonsense''. London.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stuff and Nonsense |url=http://www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/event/jericho-hands/ |publisher=Brompton Design District |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228125107/http://www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/event/jericho-hands/ |archivedate=28 December 2011 }}</ref> * 2009 '[http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ ''100% Design'']', . * 2008 'Where To?' Solo Show. London.<ref>{{cite web |title=Where To? |url=http://www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/jericho.pho |publisher=Brompton Design District |access-date=11 July 2012 |archive-date=18 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118134757/http://www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/jericho.pho |url-status=dead }}</ref> * 2008 '[http://www.pulse-london.com/ ''Pulse'']', London.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pure Design|url=http://puredesigncompany.blogspot.co.uk/2008/06/visiting-pulse-in-london-on-monday-we.html|publisher=pure design}}</ref> * 2008 '[http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ ''100% Design'']', London.<ref>{{cite book|title=Lighten Up|year=2008|publisher=RedesignDesign Limited|location=Crystal Palace|isbn=978-0-9557129-1-3|pages=159|url=http://www.redesigndesign.org}}</ref> * 2008 '[http://www.trashluxe.com/ ''Trash Luxe'']', Liberty Department Store, London.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Proud|first=Danielle|title=Make it big|journal=The Sunday Times Style|date=14 October 2007}}</ref> * 2007 '[http://www.pulse-london.com/ ''Pulse'']', London. * 2007 '[http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ ''100% Design'']', London.
== Major artworks == *[http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=14&p=0 ''The Antler Chandelier''] (2010)<ref>{{cite journal|title=Shiver and Chic – Jessica style|journal=You Magazine|date=15 May 2011}}</ref> *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130622094933/http://sprks.com/553/while-london-sleeps-or-how-some-magazine-photoshoots-actually-happen/ ''Bakelite Phone Lamps''] (2006) *[http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/30/view/20861/alex-randall-taxidermy-lights.html ''The Carriers''] (2011) *[http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=24&p=0 ''Duck Desk Lamp''] (2009)<ref>{{cite journal|title=none|journal=Robb Report|date=February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=The New Chandeliers|journal=You Magazine |<!--date=25|--> year=2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Hunting shooting and fishing guide|journal=Tatler|date=August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Timeless Appeal|journal=Inside Out|date=June 2011}}</ref> *''[http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=2 In Memory Of Freddie]'' (2011) *''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120627081634/http://mocoloco.com/archives/004550.php The Gramophone Chandelier]'' (2007) *[http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=16&p=0 ''Organ Pipe Chandelier''] (2008) *[https://archive.today/20130114205724/http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/house-home/taxidermys-new-role-in-interiors ''Pigeon pendants''] (2008) *[http://www.fastcompany.com/1647505/icff-2010-future-perfect-brings-the-whimsy-with-rats ''The Rat Swarm Lamp''] (2010) *[http://www.alexrandall.co.uk/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=20&p=0 ''Saw Blade Chandelier''] (2010) *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110721000145/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/propertypicturegalleries/8647172/Design-Notebook-Find-antiques-online.html ''Squirrel Wall lights''] (2010)<ref>{{cite journal|title=Especial Decoracion|journal=El Mundo|date=23 October 2011}}</ref> *[http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/30/view/20861/alex-randall-taxidermy-lights.html ''In Memory Of Triumph''] (2011)
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.alexrandall.co.uk Alex Randall's website] * [http://www.lanecrawford.com/landing/featureArticle.jsp?article=14000011 Watch an interview with Alex talking to Lane Crawford] * [http://www.asiatatler.com/hong-kong/interiors/interview-lighting-artist-alexandra-randall%20 Watch an Interview with Alex talking to Asia Tatler] * [http://www.dsigndot.com/ Dsigndot.com]
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