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Alexander James Hamilton

Since founding the studio in 1990, I have dedicated myself to creating works that engage with the pressing cultural and environmental issues of our time.

About

My practice is driven by a lifelong interest in field observation, scientific discovery with a prominence in exploring the liquid mechanics of water. With works spanning sculpture, painting, photography, film, lighting and installation.

Every piece is thoughtfully crafted by hand in the studio, using only natural or recycled materials, and always with a commitment to environmental circularity. For me, art serves a purpose beyond aesthetics—it’s a call to action, making societal and ecological concerns relevant while inspiring tangible change.

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Collections

artworks that span unique photographic prints, editions, sculpture, lighting, silks & luxurious homewares that I choose to live with and cherish.

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Artículos para el hogar artesanales

  • Fish drawer & door handle - €75 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Fish drawer & door handle

    Fish drawer & door handle

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    A partir de €75,00 EUR
    A partir de €75,00 EUR
  • Seashell drawer & door handle - €85 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Seashell drawer & door handle

    Seashell drawer & door handle

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    A partir de €85,00 EUR
    A partir de €85,00 EUR
  • Tadpole drawer & door handle - €140 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Tadpole drawer & door handle

    Tadpole drawer & door handle

    #008000somethig
    A partir de €140,00 EUR
    A partir de €140,00 EUR
  • Star fish drawer & door handle - €85 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Star fish drawer & door handle

    Star fish drawer & door handle

    #008000somethig
    A partir de €85,00 EUR
    A partir de €85,00 EUR

Agua Cimática + Luz

  • 'Plate No. 0870' unique photograph in a 'Vortex' frame - €340 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    Agotado

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

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    €420,00 EUR
    €420,00 EUR
    Agotado
  • unique 25*25*4cms ceramic 'Vortex' framed photographic print 'Plate No. 0239' - €360 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    #008000somethig
    €420,00 EUR
    €420,00 EUR
  • 'Plate No. 0868' unique photograph in a 'Vortex' frame - €340 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    Agotado

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    #ff0000somethig
    €420,00 EUR
    €420,00 EUR
    Agotado
  • unique 25*25*4cms ceramic 'Vortex' framed photographic print 'Plate No. 0314-2' - €360 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    Placa Cimática No. 0865, fechada 2023

    #008000somethig
    €420,00 EUR
    €420,00 EUR

Impresiones de bellas artes de Vanitas.

Digital Art for Every Screen

bailando con mariposas

Grabaciones en alta mar

Stars & Stripes - The American Flag

TOKYO TAXI - impresiones de edición limitada

Pañuelos de seda estampados ecológicamente

Escultura

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Journal

read about the many community led projects, studio practices and our extensive global artist residency program.

EXPLORE JOURNAL
  • The Significance of Unique Prints: Why Collectors Value One-of-a-Kind Photographic Artworks

    The Significance of Unique Prints: Why Collecto...

    In a World of Digital Repetition, the Value of Uniqueness Grows As digital reproduction and AI-generated images become like nano-plastics seen just about everywhere, the appeal of collecting unique, hand-crafted...

    The Significance of Unique Prints: Why Collecto...

    In a World of Digital Repetition, the Value of Uniqueness Grows As digital reproduction and AI-generated images become like nano-plastics seen just about everywhere, the appeal of collecting unique, hand-crafted...

  • 3d split moulds, recycling aluminium & sand cast multiple different parts in a single casting box

    3d split moulds, recycling aluminium & sand cas...

    a new tutorial video has been uploaded to our Patreon page on how to make complex tree castings of multiple differing objects using recycled Aluminium. You can join for free...

    3d split moulds, recycling aluminium & sand cas...

    a new tutorial video has been uploaded to our Patreon page on how to make complex tree castings of multiple differing objects using recycled Aluminium. You can join for free...

  • 2025 Artist residency recipient named, Artem Hryshchenko from the Ukraine

    2025 Artist residency recipient named, Artem Hr...

    In early 2024, our studio embarked on an ambitious project to design a sustainable lighting range using recycled PET and PLA plastic FDM filament. Choosing to work with recycled materials...

    2025 Artist residency recipient named, Artem Hr...

    In early 2024, our studio embarked on an ambitious project to design a sustainable lighting range using recycled PET and PLA plastic FDM filament. Choosing to work with recycled materials...

  • Exploring the American Flag Through Art

    Exploring the American Flag Through Art

    As Donald Trump takes office for a second term this Monday, a new release celebrating the enduring symbolism of the American flag.  On the eve of Donald Trump’s second inauguration...

    Exploring the American Flag Through Art

    As Donald Trump takes office for a second term this Monday, a new release celebrating the enduring symbolism of the American flag.  On the eve of Donald Trump’s second inauguration...

  • Using nature's palette & the art of black fabric dye using oak galls

    Using nature's palette & the art of black fabri...

    This post was written by Anushka Hamilton in relation to our range of organically printed silk scarves.I have long wanted to try to get black dye and now the time has...

    Using nature's palette & the art of black fabri...

    This post was written by Anushka Hamilton in relation to our range of organically printed silk scarves.I have long wanted to try to get black dye and now the time has...

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PROJECTS

Not limited by the architectural confines of the art world, my practice engages the broader public sphere through interventions within natural landscapes and civic spaces alike, arts education, policy-making, issues of sustainability and ecocide.

Plastic & aluminium recycling studio in the Maldives

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  • Crystal 'Vortex' flame LED pendant lamp light - €140 | Shop now & buy direct from the artists studio - Distil Ennui ™ est.1990.

    DESIGNING A NEW LIGHTING RANGE MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC

    how this new range came to life

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  • BIBLIOGRAPHY

    read and download the artists full CV

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Distil Ennui ®. definition... to extract the essence and beauty of life to appease world weariness.

Alexander James Hamilton
Born 1967, London