When visiting the sunny home of contemporary artist Alex Park, in Sydney’s Inner West, it’s hard not to be transfixed by the dreamy European coastlines and striking linear faces that adorn the chic abode’s walls. But look a little deeper, and you will uncover more than just an idyllic home studio; instead you’ll find an eclectic gallery brimming with memories, many of which are not the artist’s own. “I fell in love with the idea of capturing nostalgia, and the ways in which memory can transcend time and space,” says Alex. “I want my work to transport the viewer to a sacred moment shared with loved ones, where they can relive memories of holidays past.”
Today, Alex’s trove of memories embellish the walls of a slew of notable clientele. A favourite of Sydney-based podcaster and media personality Zoe Marshall and her Rugby League husband Benji, the artist – who works under the nom de plume AJP Studios – is highly coveted for her distinctive pieces of work and their evocative themes.
Alex’s ability to translate a moment to her canvas was instinctive from an early age, although it was her mother, who would often craft her clothes from beautiful hand-drawn sketches, who nurtured Alex’s eye for beauty and precision. “I remember sitting in the backyard and Mum would place butcher’s paper across the fence so my sister and I could just go crazy with the paints and make a mess,” recalls Alex. “I would come home to draw moments from my days spent at the park, the beach and family trips overseas with crayons and paints.”
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