Alex Morrison (photo courtesy of Glenfiddich)
Vancouver-based artist Alex Morrison has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Glenfiddich “Artists in Residence” program.
Blurring the lines between sculpture, decor and furniture, Morrison's practice includes painting, sculpture and ceramics. He has shown his work around the globe, including Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver and Levy Delval in Belgium.
“Thematically, my work focuses on the intersection of heritage, the built environment, and selfhood, examining how various materials, aesthetics, and objects associated with public and domestic spaces in the present simultaneously shape and are shaped by visual identity, societal values, and our understanding of the past,” Morrison said in a news release.
“I am incredibly honoured to explore these processes while immersing myself in the rich, storied landscape of the Glenfiddich Distillery.”
During the three-month residency in Scotland, Morrison intends to create patterns for wallpaper, textiles or packaging design, exploring “art forms at the distillery that serve dual purposes, specifically the rooftop pagoda forms of the distillery, initially designed by architect Charles Doig, creator of the Doig Ventilator (1889).”
One of the world's most prestigious artist residencies, the Glenfiddich “Artists in Residence” Program sees hundreds of artists from around the world apply each year. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the global program and the 19th year of the program in Canada, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. Applications for next year's program will open in December 2025.
Source: Glenfiddich
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