Meet Alexander ᴬᴰ | i AM a CREATIVE

We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexander ᴬᴰ and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alexander, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
“ART is LIFE”

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

i AM a CREATIVE: artist, designer, writer, chef, film producer, creative visionary ᴬᴻᴰ photographer.

i LIVE to design and make “things” solo or in collaboration with fellow artisans and esteemed brands – from jewelry to furniture – interior and exterior design projects – further translating to textiles, wallpaper, accessories and objects – a cinematic journey of sight and sound – a menu and experience to celebrate all the senses – poetic musings – visuals

I have several exciting and remarkable design collaboration projects coming to reality.

Currently, I am designing jewelry collections for some important brands set to debut in 2023 – 2024

I have been entrusted into finding and designing a flagship store in Los Angeles for a very well established Italian furniture brand.

I have been fortunate to have been a part of some great film projects. I am currently producing and designing for an important epic feature film and limited television series based in the era of the 20’s 30’s and 40’s

. . . camera : action : scene

I have lived a charmed life . . . in the heart of California and beyond . . . travel and taking the unbeaten path has carved and shaped my ethos. The results of my journey has gifted me fortune to cross paths with amazing humans.

The secret to my living my best life and overcoming challenges include a daily practice :

meditation
inspiring and being inspired
notable opportunities
believing in myself and staying the course of my vision and voice
being present
listening
love
travel
constant curiosity

My road has been paved with diamonds . . . both rough and polished. However, the entire journey thus far has been faceted with scintillation.

Life interrupted. Often. The challenges I navigated were certainly at times, intense and daunting. Suiting up and showing up gave me so many valuable lessons necessary for me to be present and face the future with progressively diminishing fear. Perseverance gave me strength.

Living life with respect to intention is paramount to my growth and survival. When I was young, money was a driving factor in all my decisions. I had to realize, money or lack thereof is its own vortex of negative energy. It took me 40 years to re-set and pivot my thought process about the pursuit of riches. A catastrophic event forced me to analyze my intentions to recognize what truly resonates with my happiness. The answer albeit simple . . . appeared when I was truly humble and vulnerable… most of all, ready to receive this most cementing message: To do what I love without compromise. Pursue the dreams that fuel my soul… and… enjoy the journey: “the money will come.” BE THE CREATIVE YOU WERE BORN TO BE

I was born with all the stars aligned in my favor. I didn’t know it then but I do today. I can face the rearview mirror with such gratitude and grace because my focus have been formed by a foundation of intense trials and tribulations, countless miracles, bountiful gifts, friendships, treasured happenstances and love.

“I dream in color but am awake in a world of black and white . . .”

I would not rewrite, redesign, redirect or edit my past.

This is me . . .

. . . soar with me

One of my love languages is vision which speaks through my photography. I am eternally grateful to be represented by my sublime agent Wendy Posner. “My photographic journey is like silently traversing through blinding white snow into the hallows and blackness of a deep dark forest . . .”

Another of my love languages is food. I LOVE to chef . . . feeding one’s senses with a poetic flavor-centric menu that fuels your mind, body and soul.

some [ day ] I will “retire” imagining, visualizing and creating within a restaurant [ which I have already designed and conceptualized ] . . . some [ where ] known and unknown: could be in the country . . . in the city, or by the sea: a venue that will invite all into a world that is entirely curated to elicit inspiration without bounds. . . a tangible intangibility: it’s a very unique and interesting concept . . . it will be my gift to you . . . and I can’t wait to share in the experience.

again . . . it’s all about intention

come sit awhile and let’s have a conversation. Be inspired by a world formed from my past to present and have a BiTE with me . . . let’s see the future together.

intentio pro hodie cras | inspire and be inspired

Los Angeles . San Francisco . New York . Paris . Italy . Japan . and beyond . . .

. . . stay tuned

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Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.

. . . one must drive ᴬᴻᴰ see :

there are so many special pockets that stitch the denim of our city of angels

Pasadena [ The Rose Bowl – second Sunday every month ] [ Colorado Blvd ] [ Old Town ] [ Union . The Raymond . Entre Nous ]

DtLA [ The Broad ] [ Otium . 71 Above ] [ The Ace Hotel – Upstairs ] [ NoMad . Proper ] [ Grand Central Market ] [ Perch ]

The Arts District [ The Row ] [ A+R ] [ Hauser & Wirth Gallery ] [ Manuela . Brera . Bestia . Bavel ]

Mulholland Drive

A Night at The Hollywood Bowl

Laurel Canyon

Coldwater Canyon

Melrose | Beverly Blvd [ The Gilded Owl . Just One Eye . Blackman Cruz . Tropics Inc. ] [ Angelini Osteria . Escuela Taqueria ]

West Hollywood [ Bottega Louie . Soho House . Chateau Marmont . The Tower Bar ] [ Restoration Hardware Gallery ] [ Maison Margiela ] [ Rag & Bone ] [ James Perse Home ] [ The DIVA Group ]

Wilshire Blvd [ Academy Museum of Motion Pictures . Petersen Automotive Museum . LACMA . The Tar Pits ]

Beverly Hills [ Rodeo Drive ] [ Mr. Chow . Spago ] [ The Rooftop by JG ] [ The Polo Lounge ] [ The Future Perfect ]

Bel Air [ Hotel Bel-Air ]

Century City [ Eataly ] [ Din Tai Fung ] [ Javiers ] [ Hinoki and the Bird ]

Venice [ The Canals ] [ Abbot Kinney ] [ Buck Mason . Miansai ] [ Gjelina . Gjusta . Felix ]

Santa Monica [ The Proper ] [ Shutters ] [ Bergamot Station ] [ UOVO . La Puglia . Elephante . The Penthouse ] [ The Grunion Run ]

Brentwood | Pacific Palisades [ Farmshop ] [ Palisades Village ] [ Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic ]

Malibu [ Nobu ] [ Cross Creek Shops . James Perse . Maxfield . Fred Segal ] [ Zuma Beach ] [ Goeffrey’s ]

transportation : a convertible vintage Bronco or vintage roadster

[ and yes … I will make you see ALL so buckle up ]

between DtLA and the Pacific Ocean

surf ⇆ hike ⇆ ski ⇆ in the same day

: tinseltown is here to inspire . . . so be inspired

☆

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

i have a muse . . .

Valerie Von Sobel

she is :

unique and uncompromising

creative and passionate

eloquent and elegant

. . . a force to be reckoned with

Website: https://www.alexander.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander_dot_co

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderad

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ad.alexanderdesigns

Other: IMdB : imdb.me/AlexanderAD

Image Credits
photo [ s ] : © Alexander ᴬᴰ | AD www.alexander.co agent : Wendy Posner | Posner Fine Art