![Acrylic Painting - "Retriever and the Retrieved" - 13 in a series of paintings done in support of Guide Dogs UK. [Visual Description: Photo of an acrylic painting. Subject is a close up of a Golden Retriever with three tennis balls in its mouth looking directly. The background is an abstract teal background]](https://www.hvaf.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/cbox/public/2018/galleries/gd90-afd013-300dpie95.jpg?itok=_OBA_EIg)
![Acrylic Painting - "Schnauzer" - 15 in a series of paintings done in support of Guide Dogs UK. [Visual Description: Photo of an acrylic painting. Subject is a close up of a grey Schnauzer's face, entering from the left hand side and lying down. The background is an abstract orange background]](https://www.hvaf.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/cbox/public/2018/galleries/gd90-afd015-300dpie95.jpg?itok=6MkIuVFd)
!["Ginbert & Drednig" - Cotton Stitched Creatures. Hand Sewn and Painted. Part of Harts in Mind 2022 Exhibition. [Visual Description: Photo of 2 Cotton Cat-Like Creatures - One is Orange, The Other is Grey. Background is Black]](https://www.hvaf.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/cbox/public/2018/galleries/ginbertdrednighim22.jpg?itok=aBGlIwmf)
Paws on the Wharf (March 2024 - June 2024)
Alex is taking part in Paws on the Wharf; an exciting and accessible art trail taking part in London across Canary Wharf.
The trail - a collaboration between Guide Dogs and Wild in Art – brings a collection of vibrant larger-than-life guide dog sculptures to Canary Wharf; each individually decorated by talented artists.
The trail aims to raise awareness and vital funds to help people with sight loss live more active and independent lives.
Alex's work - "A Tangle with Colour" will be on display on the wharf from March 25th - May 17th 2024
https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/paws-on-the-wharf/artists/alex-devlin/
https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/paws-on-the-wharf/the-sculptures/a-tangle-w...
H'arts in Mind @ The Hatfield Galleria (Ongoing)
A number of Alex's works are on display and sale via the H'arts in Mind Community Art Centre in the Hatfield Galleria.
Alex was part of H'arts in Mind's residency at St Albans Museum (22 Oct 2022 - 16 Nov 2022)
H’arts in Mind is led and run by people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/harts-mind
https://www.hartsinmind.co.uk/
https://www.hvaf.org.uk/galleries/harts-mind
Based in Ware, Hertfordshire - Alex is a severly visually impaired artist with an eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) - a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina, resulting in difficulty seeing in low light environments and a loss of peripheral vision. In addition, Alex also suffers from epilepsy.
Alex is always pushing herself to take on new challenges and develop her skills - which resulted in her achieving a Master’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Hertfordshire.
Alex's preferred mediums are:
Acrylics and Oils
Pens and Pencils
Ceramics
Textile & Crochet
Alex enjoys working on a variety of subjects as she continues to explore and develop her style but she enjoys featuring colour, movement, nature and animals in her works. Alex's visual impairement often results in her work featuring an interesting balance of detail and abstract, dreamlike qualities.
Alex is a registered artist with H'arts in Mind and took part in a trial residency with St Albans Museum + Gallery in 2022.
In her spare time, Alex is a fundraising volunteer for Guide Dogs UK and has previously assisted with childrens art sessions at Courtyard Arts, Hertford.