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8 Alej ez art People and Places

Flat 5, 16 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH

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People and Places – Revelations of Love. The landscapes I love to depict in my work are often populated with people, but somehow not shown and ‘behind the camera’. For the first time, I am moving these companions in focus to give them the merit that they own. Out of love, I show friends, partners, passers-by and myself too; in and outdoors. With vibrant energetic colours I am revisiting buildings I love; coastal scenes, city escapes and the stunning Sussex countryside. An artist’s life journey.

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Flat 5, 16 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH

Dozing and Sea Gazing at the Beach Hut by Hove Lawns, Brighton This print portrays the charm of a Victorian Shelter along Brighton and Hove’s seafront. The shelter is brimming with intricate details, from the wrought-iron designs, including the distinctive Hove Ship emblem, to the tall columns and glazed panels framing the expansive sea view. Two people sit on the benches, basking in the sunlight that filters through the windows. Above, a canopy held by ornate brackets adds grace to the structure, while a parapet with quatrefoil cut-outs and finials tops off the elegant design. Surrounding the scene are the Victorian railings, the remnants of the West Pier, and the bright midday sun. The Hove Ship The Hove Ship, seen in the ironwork of Hove’s Victorian shelters, represents a 16th-century French galley, marking the French attacks on Hove’s coast during that time. Hove’s original coat of arms, granted in 1899, featured this ship, grounded on a shingle beach, as a reminder of the 16th-century French raids. When Brighton and Hove were united in 1997, the ship was kept in the new coat of arms, preserving its historical significance.

Sheltering from the Sun Brighton Seafront
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This print portrays the charm of a Victorian Shelter along Brighton and Hove’s seafront. The shelter is brimming with intricate details, from the wrought-iron designs, including the distinctive Hove Ship emblem, to the tall columns and glazed panels framing the expansive sea view. Two people sit on the benches, basking in the sunlight that filters through the windows. Above, a canopy held by ornate brackets adds grace to the structure, while a parapet with quatrefoil cut-outs and finials tops off the elegant design. Surrounding the scene are the Victorian railings, the remnants of the West Pier, and the bright midday sun. The Hove Ship The Hove Ship, seen in the ironwork of Hove’s Victorian shelters, represents a 16th-century French galley, marking the French attacks on Hove’s coast during that time. Hove’s original coat of arms, granted in 1899, featured this ship, grounded on a shingle beach, as a reminder of the 16th-century French raids. When Brighton and Hove were united in 1997, the ship was kept in the new coat of arms, preserving its historical significance.

'Dozing and Sea Gazing at the Beach Hut by Hove Lawns, Brighton.' This print portrays the charm of a Victorian Shelter along Brighton and Hove’s seafront. The shelter is brimming with intricate details, from the wrought-iron designs, including the distinctive Hove Ship emblem, to the tall columns and glazed panels framing the expansive sea view. Two people sit on the benches, basking in the sunlight that filters through the windows. Above, a canopy held by ornate brackets adds grace to the structure, while a parapet with quatrefoil cut-outs and finials tops off the elegant design. Surrounding the scene are the Victorian railings, the remnants of the West Pier, and the bright midday sun. The Hove Ship The Hove Ship, seen in the ironwork of Hove’s Victorian shelters, represents a 16th-century French galley, marking the French attacks on Hove’s coast during that time. Hove’s original coat of arms, granted in 1899, featured this ship, grounded on a shingle beach, as a reminder of the 16th-century French raids. When Brighton and Hove were united in 1997, the ship was kept in the new coat of arms, preserving its historical significance.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size A4 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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In early spring, the chalk downs near Beachy Head are speckled with cowslips—bright yellow May blooms strewn like gold across the turf. A lone soul walks the clifftop path, with a glad-hearted hound close by. The wind is brisk, the air fresh, and the white edge of land meets the sea below. Sunlight spreads over hill and fold, while the 12 bus rolls along, bearing folk through this true slice of the southern shires—where green heights fall to the blue deep

'A Loyal Dog Companion on Beachy Head.' In early spring, the chalk downs near Beachy Head are speckled with cowslips—bright yellow May blooms strewn like gold across the turf. A lone soul walks the clifftop path, with a glad-hearted hound close by. The wind is brisk, the air fresh, and the white edge of land meets the sea below. Sunlight spreads over hill and fold, while the 12 bus rolls along, bearing folk through this true slice of the southern shires—where green heights fall to the blue deep
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added
Size A4 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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On a ride by rail between Brighton and Eastbourne, I watched a woman at work on her lap-box. It struck me—how our work now follows us, light and near at hand, ever-linked by wire and wave. Then, beyond the pane, the Downs gave way to the old hill-shape of the Long Man of Wilmington. A sharp match: He, rooted and ageless; she, fleet and bound for elsewhere. Two shapes, wide apart in time and kind, yet held in the same field of sight.

'Modern Office Wilmington Woman.' On a ride by rail between Brighton and Eastbourne, I watched a woman at work on her lap-box. It struck me—how our work now follows us, light and near at hand, ever-linked by wire and wave. Then, beyond the pane, the Downs gave way to the old hill-shape of the Long Man of Wilmington. A sharp match: He, rooted and ageless; she, fleet and bound for elsewhere. Two shapes, wide apart in time and kind, yet held in the same field of sight.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size A4 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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London is a fast, many-peopled town. In Chinatown, bright with lights and scent, you’ll find a rich blend of East and West. Even at night, with throngs and horns, lanterns and lions, there are still nooks to sit alone, to eat and rest in peace. When I first came to this land in 2000, I lived near Soho. I took to eating alone—not out of need, but for joy. It let me seek new tastes, in my own way. To this day, I still follow that path: after art or play, I’ll find a bowl of wonton broth and feel right at home.

‘Dinner for One London Chinatown Gold in a Bowl.’ London is a fast, many-peopled town. In Chinatown, bright with lights and scent, you’ll find a rich blend of East and West. Even at night, with throngs and horns, lanterns and lions, there are still nooks to sit alone, to eat and rest in peace. When I first came to this land in 2000, I lived near Soho. I took to eating alone—not out of need, but for joy. It let me seek new tastes, in my own way. To this day, I still follow that path: after art or play, I’ll find a bowl of wonton broth and feel right at home.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size 04 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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By the shore in Brighton stands a snug steam-house, where warmth wraps you and sea-scent fills the air. The sharp dip pool and cold bath wake the limbs, and whether you’re alone or with kin, it’s a fine place to ease the mind and mend the flesh.

'Relax and Recharge Brighton Beach Sauna.' By the shore in Brighton stands a snug steam-house, where warmth wraps you and sea-scent fills the air. The sharp dip pool and cold bath wake the limbs, and whether you’re alone or with kin, it’s a fine place to ease the mind and mend the flesh.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size 04 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices MAy 2025
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One summer, my friends Sarah and Helen asked me to join them at their beach hut in Hove. It was a sweet, still time. Helen dozed, light as a leaf, while Sarah looked out to sea—like some old stone craft from far-off lands. On warm days, these huts become spots of ease, where kin and friends meet in joy

'Dozing and Sea Gazing at the Beach Hut by Hove Lawns Brighton.' One summer, my friends Sarah and Helen asked me to join them at their beach hut in Hove. It was a sweet, still time. Helen dozed, light as a leaf, while Sarah looked out to sea—like some old stone craft from far-off lands. On warm days, these huts become spots of ease, where kin and friends meet in joy
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size 04 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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On sun’s day, the 13X bus runs through hills and cliffs—Cuckmere, Birling, Beachy Head—where sky and land meet in wide sight. The coats folks wear hold lines and tones that hark back to old craft, with echoes of Enid Mark and the blocky grace of cubist shapes. It’s a ride for both townfolk and wanderers, a trip through green bliss and salt air.

'Days Out on the Bus South Downs Park.' On sun’s day, the 13X bus runs through hills and cliffs—Cuckmere, Birling, Beachy Head—where sky and land meet in wide sight. The coats folks wear hold lines and tones that hark back to old craft, with echoes of Enid Mark and the blocky grace of cubist shapes. It’s a ride for both townfolk and wanderers, a trip through green bliss and salt air.
alej ez
Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size 04 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
Size 04 £40, A3 £52, A2 £132, A1 £180, A0 £310. Prices May 2025
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On workdays, when my work and life are in fair stead, I dash to the shore at midday, a bite and drink in hand. A quick dip in the sea stirs me, leaving me bright-eyed and ready to meet the world.

‘Lunch Break Quick Sea Swim Brighton Promenade.’ On workdays, when my work and life are in fair stead, I dash to the shore at midday, a bite and drink in hand. A quick dip in the sea stirs me, leaving me bright-eyed and ready to meet the world.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
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Though the wind howled, we still went for a stroll by the sea. My hair flew wild in the blast. We held each other close, our hands tight on the old iron railings as we leaned into the blow.

‘Blowing a Hooley Brighton Seafront.’ Though the wind howled, we still went for a stroll by the sea. My hair flew wild in the blast. We held each other close, our hands tight on the old iron railings as we leaned into the blow.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
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Thoughts of meeting friends by the sea for a swim and bite to eat. Brighton’s sea brims with life. I love to look beneath the waves, but sea creatures show themselves only when the waters lie still and the chalk settles.

‘Sea Swim and Picnic at Brighton Beach.’ Thoughts of meeting friends by the sea for a swim and bite to eat. Brighton’s sea brims with life. I love to look beneath the waves, but sea creatures show themselves only when the waters lie still and the chalk settles.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
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This print shows a bright day on Brighton’s sea path—a fine spot to meet a friend, speak of life, and take in the sea view in fair weather.

‘Catching up after Work at Brighton Seafront.’ This print shows a bright day on Brighton’s sea path—a fine spot to meet a friend, speak of life, and take in the sea view in fair weather.
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Limited edition pigment print from original monochrome drawing, with colour added digitally
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