The Charcoal Dreamers

Mark Alexander’s series of drawing on paper – The Charcoal Dreamers shine a light into the deep interior space of Alexander’s imagination. In his playful poetic vision, the creative subconscious ranges inside us like a network of undiscovered caverns – a darkly lit sphere of mystery and wonder.

Alexander, showcases unparalleled artistry in his painting techniques, merging precision with a unique vision. Whether reimagining iconic images from historical art or creating contemporary symbols, Alexander’s creations stand out, resonating strength and individuality.

In collaboration with Atelier JI and DeBurr Editions in 2020, Alexander introduced a limited-edition print series titled 'The Cave of Dreams'. This collection illuminates the profound depths of human creativity. Through Alexander's imaginative perspective, our inner creative realm unfolds as intricate, unseen caves — a mystical expanse filled with enigma and awe.

Exhibited:

Love Between the Atoms, SAUVAGE, Düsseldorf

The Charcoal Dreamers Series

Charcoal Dreamers I

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2020-1
Pen and ink drawing by Mark Alexander; ethereal figure with curly hair spreads arms amidst textured background.

Charcoal Dreamers II

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Pen and ink art by Mark Alexander; abstract horses on a textured grid backdrop with subtle shading.

Charcoal Dreams VII

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander's pen and ink art: supine figure in a cave with wavy patterns and a sketched old radio above.

Charcoal Dreams VIII

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander's pen and ink art: Deer sips from cave pool, faint outline of 'Creation of Adam' above.

Charcoal Dreams IX

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander pen and ink: Deer by water in cave, intricate grid shading with faint overhead figures.

Charcoal Dreams X

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander's pen and ink drawing: Buff figure pushes against cave wall, sunlight beams to his left.

Charcoal Dreams XII

  • Pen and ink on paper
  • 38 x 63cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander's pen and ink depiction: Unearthly, shadowy figure sketches on a cave wall.

Charcoal Dreamers XV

  • Pen and Ink on Paper
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2021
Mark Alexander's ink sketch: Two giraffes amid patterned background with repeating handprints.

Charcoal Dreamers 1V

  • pen and ink
Mark Alexander's ink drawing: Horse nestled within textured cave, intricate shading and detail.

Charcoal Dreamers 111

  • Pen and ink
Mark Alexander's ink artwork: Young boy standing contemplatively in a textured cave.

Charcoal Dreamers V1111

  • pen and ink
Mark Alexander's artwork: Elderly knight in shadows of a cave, narrowly missed by a beam of light.

The Charcoal Dreamers VV

  • Pen and ink
  • 50 x 70 cm
  • 2023
Pen and ink by Mark Alexander: Elephant with flower in trunk leans over cave edge, reaching for sketched mouse.