Alexander Beech’s practice explores landscapes in paint with drawing as the fundamental basis. Using a range of techniques, an image builds that is painterly with fragments of translucent detail. His work is contemporary, yet alludes to the history of European and Australian painting. He immerses himself in the landscape to share the experience and discover a sense of place within it, reflecting on events past and present. He synthesises connections between the subject matter and refines what is laid down in paint. His process is as important as the finished work.

Alexander holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (First Class) and a Master of Fine Art and Design (Painting) from the University of Tasmania. He has exhibited work across a number of states and has been shortlisted for several significant prizes including the Grace Cossington Smith Biennial Art Award (2024), the Tidal Tasmanian Art Award (2022), The Glover Prize (2020), the Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize (2019), the Hadley’s Art Prize (2019) and the Churchie National Emerging Art Prize (2017). His work is housed in the Macquarie Group Collection and numerous private collections. His recent projects investigate notions of place and vulnerability and disquiet in the landscape.